You can find your Distro by running: wsl -l Yes, but there is no particularly good way right now to know your own distribution name once you are inside. There was another ask for that recently#4479. Probably (possibly?) one way is to run a regex on/proc/version. So WSL1 looks like...
For many people, Ubuntu has become synonymous with Linux. But Ubuntu is one of many distros, and you have a lot of choice when it comes to Linux. What Is a Linux Distro, Anyway? Linux isn’t like Windows or Mac OS X. Microsoft combines all the bits of Windows internally to produce ...
Well, you can in many ways make your very own custom distro. One way is building your ownLinux distro from scratch(huh! not so easy, right?). Or you can install theUbuntuCustomization Kit on a distro that is close to what you want and customize it into your personalized distro (simple...
some users have experienced changes to their internal drive’s bootup behavior depending on Linux distributions selected. To prevent any possibility of this occurrence, you may wish to disconnect your hard drive before continuing with the USB install portion of the tutorial...
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Understanding Linux Server Distros Before we delve into the selection process, let’s clarify what Linux server distros are. A distribution, or “distro,” refers to a version of the Linux operating system packaged with the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries. Each distro is...
Feel free to explore further customizations and enjoy your new distro! If you have any questions or run into issues, don’t hesitate to seek help from the Linux community, as they are often very supportive and knowledgeable. Let’s wrap up by addressing a common question:Is it better to ...
There are, effectively, two types of releases in the world of Linux: Rolling Fixed. The two different releases are quite different, so it is important to understand how they work. The easiest way to know the difference between a Rolling and Fixed released distribution is this: ...
Even if you decide later that you don't like the version you've chosen, it's a fairly simple matter to start over. (Stay tuned for a separate guide to creating a Linux distro drive, booting the OS and, when you're ready, installing it.) ...
1. What Do You Need the Distro for? The most important factor when choosing a Linux distro is what you need it for – e.g. work, fun, occasional browsing, enhanced security, multimedia, etc. There are distros for each of these purposes and many more. If you want to check which distr...