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other:win10wsl [2021/02/24 15:25] – [Updating WSL and ubuntu] jypeterother:win10wsl [2022/08/08 18:02] – [Installing an X server] Moved and improved the X server stuff to a new page jypeter
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 The user can choose to install Linux using WSL1 or WSL2. Check the [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/compare-versions|differences between WSL1 and WSL2]] before choosing</note> The user can choose to install Linux using WSL1 or WSL2. Check the [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/compare-versions|differences between WSL1 and WSL2]] before choosing</note>
  
-Read just the top of the [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/about|Windows Subsystem for Linux Documentation]] for a quick **WSL** description on the Microsoft site+ 
 +===== What is WSL ? ===== 
 + 
 +Useful reading: 
 +  * Have a look at the beginning of the [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/about|Windows Subsystem for Linux Documentation]] for a quick **WSL** description on the Microsoft site 
 +  * Read [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WSL|What is WSL]] on the Ubuntu site 
 +    * There is more useful information on the //WSL@Ubuntu page//, you can read the rest later
  
 In a few words, WSL is not Linux, it's more a way to [[https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/wsl/2016/06/15/wsl-file-system-support/|share files between Windows and Linux]] (it's OK to skip this rather technical link!). [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/faq#are-files-in-the-linux-drive-different-from-the-mounted-windows-drive|Files under the Linux root (i.e. /) are controlled by WSL which mimics Linux specific behavior [...follow the link for details...]]]. That's why you need //to activate WSL **and then install a Linux distribution**//. In a few words, WSL is not Linux, it's more a way to [[https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/wsl/2016/06/15/wsl-file-system-support/|share files between Windows and Linux]] (it's OK to skip this rather technical link!). [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/faq#are-files-in-the-linux-drive-different-from-the-mounted-windows-drive|Files under the Linux root (i.e. /) are controlled by WSL which mimics Linux specific behavior [...follow the link for details...]]]. That's why you need //to activate WSL **and then install a Linux distribution**//.
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 ==== Installing an X server ==== ==== Installing an X server ====
  
-<WRAP center round tip 60%> +Read the [[other:x_conf|Installing and configuring an X server]] page
-The //X server// will allow you to display graphical windows (i.e. //X windows//) from remote servers or from your local WSL+Ubuntu +
-</WRAP> +
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-<WRAP center round important 60%> +
-After the X server is installed and running, some graphical applications and images (or the text displayed by those applications) may appear blurry. This is due to some servers or some Linux applications not handling high resolution (//HiDPI//) screens correctly +
- +
-X410 has several options for this (see [[https://token2shell.com/howto/x410/running-x410-on-hidpi-screens/|Running X410 on HiDPI Screens]]) but it may also work correctly with non commercial applications +
-</WRAP> +
- +
-=== Installing VcXrsv === +
- +
-<note tip>VcXrsv is pre-installed on the LSCE computers!</note> +
- +
-Type: <wrap em>free</wrap> +
- +
-Download the installer from [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/vcxsrv/|VcXrsv]] and install VcXrsv. +
- +
-== VcXrsv Configuration == +
- +
-You need to configure VcXrsv to work in //multiple windows// mode. The following steps will show you how to create a shortcut on your desktop to start VcXrsv in this appropriate mode +
- +
-  * Start //Xlaunch//: ''Start'' => ''VcXrsv'' => ''Xlaunch'' +
-  * Check ''Multiple windows'' (the default choice) then ''Next'' +
-  * Check ''Start no client'' then ''Next'' +
-  * Keep the default ''Clipboard'' settigs, uncheck ''Native opengl'' (not sure about that) then ''Next'' +
-  * Click on ''Save configuration'' and save an ''X_Server.xlaunch'' configuration file on your Desktop, then ''Terminate''. You should now have a new ''X_Server'' icon/shortcut on your Desktop +
-  * Click on the new ''X_Server'' icon, and check that an ''X'' icon appears in the right side of the taskbar (you may have to look for it in the //Display hidden icons// pull-up menu) +
-    * Note: you can right-click on the ''X'' icon and select ''Exit...'' if you need to quit the X server +
-  * Note: if you notice later that the content of some displayed //X windows// appear **blurry**, see if you can [[other:win10misc#vcxsrv_x_server|fix the compatibility settings]], or try to use **x410**. +
-  * You are now **ready**, if you only need VcXrsv to display graphical windows from remote servers +
- +
-  * The following steps allow you to test the X server in a **local** WSL+Ubuntu terminal. **Do not set the DISPLAY variable yourself when you are connected to a remote server with ''ssh''!** +
-    * Open a **local** terminal (in WSL+Ubuntu) +
-    * Type ''export DISPLAY=localhost:0.0'' +
-    * Type ''xterm'' and check that a new //xterm// terminal appears +
- +
- +
-=== Installing x410 === +
- +
-Type: <wrap em>commercial</wrap> +
- +
-[[https://token2shell.com/x410/|x410]] is a low cost commercial X server that can be directly installed from the [[https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9nlp712zmn9q|Microsoft store]]. Once installed, it will be automatically updated by the Microsoft Store application. +
- +
-**Starting, configuring and exiting X410**: you can start X410 by clicking on it in the Windows Start Menu, or choose to [[https://token2shell.com/howto/x410/automatically-start-x410-on-login/|Automatically Start X410 on Login]] +
-  * Note: nothing actually happens when you start X410, as it is just waiting to display graphics! You will just get a new **X** icon in the //hidden// icons of the taskbar. +
-  * You can configure (and exit) X410 by right clicking on its **X** icon +
- +
-=== Installing MobaXterm === +
- +
-Type: <wrap em>commercial</wrap> +
- +
-Available at [[https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/|MobaXterm]], not tested. This seems to be more than just an X server, and may be an overkill if you just need an X server+
  
 ==== Configuration (in your local Linux account) ==== ==== Configuration (in your local Linux account) ====
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 ==== WSL ==== ==== WSL ====
  
-WSL is automatically updated when Windows 10 is updated+**Nothing to do!** WSL is automatically updated, provided you have **enabled** the [[other:win10maintain#updating_microsoft_office|Get updates for other Microsoft products]] option
  
 [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/wsl-config#managing-multiple-linux-distributions| WSL command line options]] [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/wsl-config#managing-multiple-linux-distributions| WSL command line options]]
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 -rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 35000 Jan 18  2018 /bin/sleep.back -rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 35000 Jan 18  2018 /bin/sleep.back
 -rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 39256 Sep  5  2019 /bin/sleep.back2</code> -rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 39256 Sep  5  2019 /bin/sleep.back2</code>
 +
 +
 +==== Cleaning up things ====
 +
 + * [[https://linoxide.com/how-to-clear-apt-cache/|How to Clear Apt Cache]]
 ===== Advanced configuration ===== ===== Advanced configuration =====
  
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   * Find how to unregister Ubuntu on the [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/wsl-config|Manage and configure Windows Subsystem for Linux]] page   * Find how to unregister Ubuntu on the [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/wsl-config|Manage and configure Windows Subsystem for Linux]] page
   * and then disable WSL???   * and then disable WSL???
 +
 +===== Miscellaneous =====
 +
 +  * Determining from **inside** the running Linux if you are using WSL (or another type of virtual machine)\\ <code>$ systemd-detect-virt
 +wsl</code>
 +
 ===== Other WSL resources and links ===== ===== Other WSL resources and links =====
  
other/win10_wsl_1.txt · Last modified: 2022/08/12 14:25 by jypeter
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