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- Microsoft traditionally avoids yielding to competitors, but makes an exception with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to accommodate developers.
- Coreutils for Windows integrates Linux commands into Windows, eliminating the need to switch syntax or use WSL exclusively.
- WSL containers enable running Linux apps in containers without third-party tools like Docker, simplifying development workflows.
- Microsoft's efforts with WSL aim to prevent developers from leaving Windows for Linux, maintaining its user base and profitability.
- WSL acts as a necessary solution to keep developers within the Windows ecosystem by providing essential Linux tools and features.