Fedora 42 has officially joined the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2), alongside AlmaLinux and Oracle Linux. This addition, announced by Jeremy Cline, is a significant development for loyal Fedora users looking for an integrated experience on Windows. Although unofficial variants have existed for years, the official inclusion marks a turn towards wider compatibility. Users have noted that while Fedora 42 provides the familiar commands and interface, it runs on the WSL2's customized Linux kernel limiting access to the latest Fedora functionalities. This integration is appreciated by many in the community.
This is a welcome addition if you're used to Fedora's commands and way of doing things.
As The Reg described when WSL2 appeared, it uses a customized Linux kernel, which you can find on GitHub.
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