You can now finally run Linux containers in Windows – without third-party tools

After being announced at Build 2026, Microsoft has made WSL containers available in public preview.
XDA Developers on MSN

WSL containers are here, bringing Linux development straight into Windows without extra tools

They can talk to your apps, too.

Brave’s new Container feature is a lifesaver for anyone juggling multiple accounts

Brave now lets desktop users open tabs in separate Containers, so the same website can run different accounts side by side.

WSL container is now available for public preview on Windows

The WSL container will bring Linux container development directly into Windows through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
ZDNet

Microsoft developer reveals Linux is now more used on Azure than Windows Server

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ZDNet

I install these 11 apps on every new Linux system, and you should, too - here's why

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The New York Times

The Best Storage Containers

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