Windows Subsystem for Linux with Craig Loewen | The Azure DevOps Podcast, ep.307

Craig Loewen has had a love for technology ever since he was a child and has grown passionate about building things that empower people. From constructing his own quadcopter for photography to delivering developer tools that aid developers in driving technological innovation, he has done it all.

As a product manager at Microsoft, he is responsible for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), a developer tool used by over 3 million developers and IT professionals. He defines the product vision and prioritizes the feature roadmap based on customer data, technical feedback, and market studies.

On the personal side, he volunteers as a mentor at First Robotics, teaching high school students how to build robots and fostering a passion for STEM.

Topics of Discussion:
[00:00] Welcome to The Azure DevOps Podcast.
[03:52] Craig’s career started as an intern working on Windows features.
[05:18] Common use cases for WSL.
[07:43] How to get started with WSL.
[8:59] Does Craig have any favorite Linux programs?
[10:05] New Dev Home feature for managing WSL distros.
[11:36] How WSL works using virtualization technology.
[13:35] Memory management in WSL.
[15:22 WSL is designed primarily for development scenarios.
[20:33] Integration of local AI and small language models with WSL.
[23:37] Using small language models for various tasks.
[27:35] Intro to Sudo for Windows.
[28:39] What exactly is Sudo?
[32:39] New enterprise features for WSL, including security controls.

Mentioned in the Episode:
• Clear Measure Way:
• Architect Forum:
• Programming with Palermo:
• Azure DevOps:
• Clear Measure (Sponsor):
• .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer’s Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo • Available on Amazon:
• Jeffrey Palermo on X — Follow to stay informed about future events:
• Craig Loewen:
• What is the Windows Subsystem for Linux:
• Windows Subsystem for Linux, Your Enterprise Ready Multitool:
• Zero to Hero — Develop your first app with Local LLMs on Windows:

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