Microsoft Web Platform Installer vs Windows Subsystem for Linux
A side-by-side look at Microsoft Web Platform Installer and Windows Subsystem for Linux. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Microsoft Web Platform Installer
Development
The Microsoft Web Platform Installer is a free tool that makes it simple to download, install and keep up-to-date with the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform, including IIS, SQL Server Express, .NET Framework and Visual Studio.
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Windows Subsystem for Linux
Os & Utilities
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) allows you to run a Linux environment directly on Windows 10 and Windows 11. It enables running Linux terminal commands and apps side-by-side with Windows apps.
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