Windows WSL 2.7.0 Released With Newer Linux 6.6 LTS Point Release, Many Fixes
Microsoft today released WSL 2.7.0, the newest version of their Windows Subsystem for Linux code that enables running Linux binaries atop Windows 11 hosts.
WIth WSL 2.7.0 they have re-based to using a downstream Linux kernel derived from Linux 6.6.114 LTS. WSL has been on the Linux 6.6 LTS branch for quite a while now and they remain there even with two newer Long Term Support kernels available (Linux 6.12 and Linux 6.18) but at least they have moved to a newer point release for incorporating the latest fixes and security updates.
WSL 2.7.0 also has a variety of security updates/fixes besides the kernel upgrade. There are also general bug fixes, various settings improvements, the WSL2_VM_ID environment variable has been restored, translation updates, and other changes.
Those interested in WSL 2.7.0 for this open-source code around Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 can find the fresh feature release on GitHub.
WIth WSL 2.7.0 they have re-based to using a downstream Linux kernel derived from Linux 6.6.114 LTS. WSL has been on the Linux 6.6 LTS branch for quite a while now and they remain there even with two newer Long Term Support kernels available (Linux 6.12 and Linux 6.18) but at least they have moved to a newer point release for incorporating the latest fixes and security updates.
👁 WSL2 Linux usage on Windows 11
WSL 2.7.0 also has a variety of security updates/fixes besides the kernel upgrade. There are also general bug fixes, various settings improvements, the WSL2_VM_ID environment variable has been restored, translation updates, and other changes.
Those interested in WSL 2.7.0 for this open-source code around Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 can find the fresh feature release on GitHub.