Pengwin
App details
About Pengwin
Pengwin is a Linux distribution based on Debian, explicitly designed for use on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Whitewater Foundry develops it and provides a custom environment for running Linux command-line tools and graphical applications within the Windows operating system. Pengwin includes a variety of pre-installed software packages and supports many programming languages and development tools. It also offers a streamlined installation process and integration with the Windows file system, allowing users to access and manipulate Windows files from the Linux environment easily.
Pengwin is the Linux distribution explicitly created for WSL. It was created by WSL users who recognized the potential of the platform. The project is open-source, and community input is highly encouraged.
Leverage the power of the Linux terminal on Windows. Get started in open-source programming with git. Manage remote servers with OpenSSH or Azure CLI—Automate tasks with Python, PowerShell, or Bash. Run a local LAMP stack for testing your interactive website. Build with the latest open-source libraries and tools, including NodeJS and Ruby Gems. Run many essential graphical Linux apps, like Jetbrains IntelliJ and Linux terminals. Quickly deploy and interact with Docker. 予測非ラテン文字入力を設定します。
Enable genuine HighDPI support, install your favorite Linux terminal like Terminator or Konsole, and create Start Menu shortcuts in Windows for all your Linux GUI apps. Fully compatible with WSLg and Windows 11.
In WSL 1, use pengwin-setup to install VcXsrv or set up X410 to start at pengwin launch. Even start services with the wslsystemctl command.
Pengwin installs itself as a menu entry in Windows Terminal. We crafted the background and the color palette for the best looking and usability in Windows Terminal.
Access your C:\ drive at /mnt/c automatically. Copy and paste from Visual Studio into Emacs. Open Word from zsh. Pipe ipconfig.exe output into a Python script. It is a hybrid world. Pengwin bridges the gap between Windows and Linux. Pengwin also includes wslutilities to make working in the hybrid world easier.
Pengwin is based on Debian, which looks like Ubuntu, but it is different, and installation recipes or tutorials for Ubuntu may not work in Pengwin. Always look for Debian instructions instead.
DISCLAIMER: Windows Insider Preview Builds are not production-ready and can contain incompatibilities or bugs that affect the performance of Pengwin. We support insider versions on a best-effort basis.
Key features
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Based on Debian: Pengwin is built on top of Debian, a stable and widespread Linux distribution with a large user base and extensive software library.
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Pengwin includes wslu, a set of useful open-source utilities for interacting between WSL and Windows. (wslusc, wslsys, wslfetch, wslvar, wslview, wslact, wslclip, wslgsu)
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A custom pengwin-setup tool, accessible via $ pengwin-setup, allows new Pengwin users to get started on Linux immediately.
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Compatible with Windows 11/10 with the latest version of WSL and WSLg.
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Turn SystemD on/off via pengwin-setup. Supports SystemD even without the Store version of WSL.
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Support for many Linux graphical applications with no need to configure DISPLAY in Pengwin, even on WSL 1.
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Built-in support for GPU acceleration and GPU video acceleration without custom repos, environment variables or user groups.
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Install via pengwin-setup a complete desktop environment based on Xfce, accessible directly from the Windows start menu.
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For WSL 1, pengwin-setup will automatically install and configure VcXsrv or can configure X410 for GUI applications.
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With full high dpi compatibility, pengwin-setup will adjust the environment for you.
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Create Windows Start Menu items from Linux desktop apps, even on WSL 1.
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Install your favorite Linux terminal: Konsole, Terminator, Tilix, etc.
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You can access your Windows home directly from your Linux one via the winhome symbolic link.
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Deploy a one-click LAMP stack.
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We have handcrafted a Windows Terminal profile for a pleasant experience.
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Install the most popular development environments (python, node, ruby, java, .Net, etc.) with version managers like (pyenv, n, rbenv, sdkman, etc) with pengwin-setup.
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Be ready for the cloud, installing Kubertenes, Terraform, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, etc. via pengwin-setup
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You can set up Pengwin to start at Windows logon without showing a Window, check the App Settings of Pengwin in the Settings Windows app.
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Regular updates: Pengwin is actively developed and updated, with regular releases that include bug fixes, security updates, and new features.
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Support: Pengwin has a strong community of users and developers who provide support and resources for troubleshooting issues and getting the most out of the distribution.