How to install fedora in WSL for windows?

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hello all.
I currently have WSL installed on my Windows 10 laptop computer witch features Ubuntu and I would like to install Fedora Linux as my WSL.
I have no idea where to begin so any help would appreciate thanks.

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How about this ?

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Note that WSL is not linux native and to me seems similar to using a VM which means you will not ever have direct hardware control from the installed linux OS.

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There was also a post on the magazine about this:

note that this was for Fedora 33, so all the steps may not be exactly the same.

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As of WSL2, it is running on an actual Linux kernel. The original WSL was essentially a reverse wine. It’s more akin to running a Fedora container on a generic Linux kernel, so it is actual Linux, but won’t be the full, regular Fedora user experience.

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Curious, @robby123 if you were successfully able to get Fedora working on WSL?

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Please read this one und you will learn more about WSL (Windows Linux runtime): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install. It’s possible to run a “mini Linux” under WSL. Look at the Microsoft software store where you can find and install the available Linux systems. I hope it helps to find out more. I recommend you to search always first on the manufacturer website of a product to find the most useful information for a specific software product.