Linux Containers
The latest Linux Containers coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Gives Windows Native Linux Containers and Unix Commands — What Developers Need to Know
Microsoft today released public previews of two features that fundamentally change how developers can work with Linux on Windows: WSL Containers and Coreutils for Windows. The updates mean you can...
Windows PCs Face a Linux-Sized Security Hole: What to Know About CVE-2026-15714
On July 14, 2026, Red Hat published CVE-2026-15714, an out-of-bounds read flaw in the libsoup HTTP library’s multipart response processing. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can craft a malicious...
WSL's New 32MB Reserve Prevents Total Freezes During Runaway Workloads
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a critical change to Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 that reserves a tiny sliver of memory and CPU to prevent the entire Linux environment from freezing solid when a...
Now Windows 10 Can Run Linux Containers Without Docker — Here’s How
Microsoft has quietly confirmed that its pre-release Windows Subsystem for Linux container feature — often referred to as WSLc — now works on Windows 10. The confirmation came directly from Craig...
Microsoft Ships Native Linux Container Toolkit in WSL 2.9.3 Preview on Windows 11
Microsoft dropped a long-awaited capability into the hands of developers on June 29, 2026, with the first public preview of WSL Containers—dubbed WSLC—bundled in WSL 2.9.3 for Windows 11. The...
Microsoft Unveils WSL 3 at Build 2026: Native GPU and NPU Access for Linux on Windows 11
Microsoft today took the wraps off the next major evolution of the Windows Subsystem for Linux, positioning WSL 3 as a developer-first upgrade that promises dramatically faster Linux containers and...
NexPhone: Can One Pocket Device Run Android, Linux & Windows 11?
The dream of a single pocketable device that can seamlessly transition between mobile and desktop computing has tantalized tech enthusiasts for over a decade. From the ambitious but ultimately niche...
NexPhone Review: Can This Pocket Phone Really Replace Your Windows 11 PC?
The dream of carrying a full desktop operating system in your pocket has tantalized tech enthusiasts for decades, and Nex Computer's NexPhone represents the latest ambitious attempt to bridge the...
Steam for Chromebooks Beta to Cease Functioning on January 1, 2026, Taking Installed Games With It
Google has quietly confirmed that the Steam for Chromebook Beta will shut down permanently on January 1, 2026, rendering all locally installed games unplayable and marking the end of a four-year...
12 Docker Alternatives for 2025: Top Containerization Tools Compared
Docker revolutionized software development by introducing containerization—a lightweight, portable way to package applications. However, as the tech landscape evolves in 2025, developers now have a...
Alpine 3.22 delivers sub-5MB base, outpaces Windows 11 in speed tests
While Windows 11 dominates the desktop market, Alpine Linux 3.22 emerges as a compelling alternative for users prioritizing speed, security, and simplicity. This lightweight distribution, known for...
Microsoft's Azure Image Testing for Linux: A New Era in Open-Source Validation
Introduction In a significant move that underscores Microsoft's evolving commitment to open-source technologies, the company has unveiled Azure Image Testing for Linux (AITL). This self-service...