Definition
A feature of Windows that allows developers to run a Linux environment, including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications, directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine. WSL 2 offers better performance and full system call compatibility.
Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)
Used as a method to run LLMs on a Windows machine with access to a dedicated Nvidia GPU (4080), demonstrating GPU passthrough capabilities.
Key properties or components
- Linux compatibility on Windows
- GPU passthrough
- Improved performance over WSL 1
- System call compatibility
Contradictions or debates
None.