Microsoft's WSL2 Transitions to Linux 6.6 LTS Kernel
Microsoft's WSL2 upgrades to Linux 6.6 LTS kernel, offering x86_64/ARM64 updates and loadable modules support. The move aims to improve compatibility and performance, reducing the need for patches.
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Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) has upgraded its kernel from Linux 5.15 LTS to the newer Linux 6.6 LTS series. The latest release, linux-msft-wsl-6.6.36.3, marks the transition to the 6.6 LTS kernel, bringing changes like x86_64/ARM64 kernel configuration updates and loadable modules support. This upgrade reduces the need for out-of-tree patches due to upstreaming efforts over the past years, encompassing improvements in page reporting, vPCI, memory reclaim, vSock, and more. Users can access the new Linux 6.6 based kernel through the WSL2-Linux-Kernel GitHub repository. The move to Linux 6.6 presents an opportunity for conducting fresh Microsoft WSL2 Linux benchmarks in the upcoming weeks. This shift signifies Microsoft's commitment to keeping WSL2 up-to-date with the latest Linux kernel versions, enhancing compatibility and performance for users leveraging the platform.
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