Linux to Win

Built for Windows Subsystem for Linux

Pengwin is the easiest to use Linux distribution on
Windows Subsystem for Linux.

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Pengwin is a Linux environment for Windows
built on work by Microsoft Research
and the Debian project.

Work seamlessly between Windows and Linux.

Install just the tool that you need: use apt

Get ready faster

GUI applications

Development environment

Windows Terminal seamless integration

Real Linux terminalson Windows

Work seamlessly between Windows and Linux.

Fire up a web server to test your web app.

Support open source indie development.

What is WSL?

Run on Windows:

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Feb 13, 2026

Pengwin February Update (26.02.5)

Feb 13, 2026

Release: 26.02.5

Update path: Existing users can update immediately by running pengwin-setup update.

This release focuses on foundation upgrades and day-to-day developer productivity. The big themes are:

systemd is now enabled by default on new installs to improve compatibility with modern Linux tooling.
Modern WSL architecture migration so export/import workflows preserve key Windows-side integrations.
AI tooling and UX polish, including a dedicated AIUTILS menu and better launch behavior.
Graphics and remote desktop improvements for smoother GUI workloads.

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Feb 13, 2026

Dec 2, 2025

Get More From Less: How zswap Optimizes Memory in WSL2 (2026 Update)

Dec 2, 2025

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Dec 2, 2025

Sep 15, 2025

Pengwin Enterprise 9.6: faster first-run, GPU-ready by default, and a sleeker Windows experience

Sep 15, 2025

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Sep 15, 2025

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