


We recommend checking out the Debian getting started manual as you begin using it on WSL. You now have your instance up and ready to go! Once you have Debian GNU/Linux installed, go ahead and launch the application. If this is your first time using WSL, be sure to enable the optional Windows feature before getting the Debian app by following these installation instructions. Getting StartedĪs with other Linux distros, you can now download Debian GNU/Linux from the Windows Store. Debian is built by a volunteer organization of almost 2,000 Debian Developers distributed across more than 60 countries worldwide, collaborating every day via the internet.įor more information about Debian, please visit the About Debian page. With Debian, it’s possible to make your computer truly your own. It is available in over 70 languages and is fully customizable - take apart your system, replace the icons, desktop theme or anything else you can think of. It is free for anyone to use, modify and distribute without charge and is trusted by millions of people across the globe from solo backpackers to astronauts on the International Space Station, small companies to huge organizations.ĭebian comes with over 51,000 packages, a package manager (APT) and other utilities that make it possible to manage thousands of computers as easily as installing a single application. Debian GNU/Linux is a stable, free & easy-to-use operating system for all of your laptop, desktop, server & cloud systems. Introducing Debian GNU/Linux running on WSL:įirst, a little background on Debian.

As promised, we are expanding your ability to run multiple distros on WSL! We’re excited to announce that you can now download & install Debian GNU/Linux via the Windows Store!Īfter we announced that you’d be able to install and run multiple distro’s side-by-side on WSL, we are happy to introduce another one of your favorite Linux distros to the Windows Store.
