Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Canonical Group Limited
winget install --id=Canonical.Ubuntu.2404 -e Install a complete Ubuntu terminal environment in minutes with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Develop cross-platform applications, improve your data science or web development workflows and manage IT infrastructure without leaving Windows. Key features: - Efficient command line utilities including bash, ssh, git, apt, npm, pip and many more - Manage Docker containers with improved performance and startup times - Leverage GPU acceleration for AI/ML workloads with NVIDIA CUDA - A consistent development to deployment workflow when using Ubuntu in the cloud - 5 years of security patching with Ubuntu Long Term Support (LTS) releases Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS is the LTS version of Ubuntu and receives updates for five years. Upgrades to future LTS releases will not be proposed. Installation tips: - Search for "Turn Windows features on or off" in the Windows search bar and ensure that "Windows Subsystem for Linux" is turned on before restarting your machine. - To launch, use "ubuntu2404" on the command-line prompt or Windows Terminal, or click on the Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS tile in the Start Menu. For more information about Ubuntu WSL and how Canonical supports developers please visit: https://ubuntu.com/wsl
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is a powerful Linux-based operating system designed for seamless integration with Windows through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). It enables developers, data scientists, IT professionals, and cloud engineers to work in a complete Ubuntu terminal environment directly on Windows, without leaving their familiar desktop.
Key Features:
- Efficient Command Line Tools: Access essential utilities like bash, ssh, git, apt, npm, and pip, enabling rapid development and workflow optimization.
- Docker Management: Efficiently manage Docker containers with improved performance and faster startup times.
- GPU Acceleration: Leverage NVIDIA CUDA for enhanced AI/ML workloads, maximizing computational efficiency.
- Consistent Workflow: Achieve a seamless transition from development to deployment when using Ubuntu in the cloud.
- Long-Term Support (LTS): Enjoy five years of security updates and patches with Ubuntu LTS releases.
Ideal for developers building cross-platform applications, data scientists advancing AI/ML projects, IT professionals managing mixed Linux and Windows infrastructure, and cloud engineers streamlining workflows. With Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on WSL, users can access the full power of Linux tools while staying within the Windows ecosystem. Installation is straightforward via winget or through the Windows features settings.