You can now finally run Linux containers in Windows – without third-party tools

After being announced at Build 2026, Microsoft has made WSL containers available in public preview.
XDA Developers on MSN

WSL containers are here, bringing Linux development straight into Windows without extra tools

They can talk to your apps, too.
Windows Report

Microsoft Launches WSL Containers Public Preview With Docker-Like CLI and GPU Support

Microsoft has released WSL Containers in public preview, giving Windows developers a built-in way to build, run, and manage Linux containers without relying on Docker Desktop for many common workflows ...
The New York Times

The Best Storage Containers

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