I. Introduction:

WSL stands for Windows Subsystem for Linux, which is a technology that allows users to run Linux on Windows. By using WSL, users can easily switch and integrate between Windows and Linux, utilize open-source tools and environments for developing or testing Linux-related projects, "use open-source tools and environments to develop or test Linux-related projects, and experience different Linux distributions.

II. How to use Deepin WSL:

1. Confirm system compatibility: WSL requires a minimum of Windows 10 version 1709 (OS build 16299) or higher.
2. Enable WSL feature: Open Windows PowerShell (with administrator privileges) and run the following command:

wsl --install

This will enable the WSL and Virtual Machine Platform features and download and install the WSL 2 engine.

Alternatively, you can enable these features by going to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off and selecting “Windows Subsystem for Linux” and “Virtual Machine Platform”. The necessary components will be downloaded and installed automatically, and a restart will be required.

3. Open Microsoft Store, search for “deepin WSL”, and click on “Get” to install.
4. Upon first run, you will be prompted to set a username and password. Follow the instructions to complete the configuration.

III. Related Projects:

If you want to customize your WSL, you can refer to the following projects.

1. deepin-rootfs: This is the project for creating the root file system for deepin V23, which provides the root file system for WSL.
2. WSL-DistroLauncher: This is the official WSL launcher provided by Microsoft.
3. deepin-WSL: This is a modified version of the WSL-DistroLauncher project. The deepin WSL app on the Microsoft Store relies on this project.
4. wsldl: This is a third-party WSL launcher.

wsldl provides a launcher for third-party users, which only requires the corresponding root file system and renaming an executable file. It uses a universal tool to run an instance, and you will need to manually import the root file system and configure other users if you want to use wsldl.

WSL-DistroLauncher is the official launcher provided by Microsoft, which requires packaging the root file system into a Windows executable. Additionally, it is needed for publishing apps on the Microsoft Store. You will need to install a cer certificate and double-click on the executable file to run it and follow the prompts to create a user.

The deepin-WSL project provides both types of executable files under its directory.