Deploying Ubuntu 20.04 on Windows 10 via WSL Manual Import
Enabling Required Windows Features
Before installing a Linux distribution on Windows 10, you must enable the underlying virtualization framework. This involves activating the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and the Virtual Machine Platform (or Hyper-V).
Navigate to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Feautres and click on Turn Wind ...
Posted on Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:09:05 +0000 by lcoscare
Understanding Docker Desktop Mount Issues in VSCode Dev Containers with WSL2
Understanding Docker Desktop Mount Issues in VSCode Dev Containers with WSL2
This experience demonstrates why adding unnecessary complexity can create problems. Installing Docker Desktop just to run Docker commands directly and have a visual interface isn't always the best approach. WSL is your home—stay in the Linux environment.
In a WSL2 + Do ...
Posted on Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:26:34 +0000 by Josh1billion
Troubleshooting MySQL Installation on WSL2
When installing MySQL on WSL2, you might encounter isues where the service fails to start, reporting an error code.
Initial attempts might involve using apt-get to install or upgrade the MySQL server package, for example:
sudo apt-get install ./mysql-server_5.7.32-1ubuntu18.04_amd64.deb
Upon failure, the logs may indicate a port conflict. Howe ...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 04:56:13 +0000 by jana