It’s possible to install and use the Linux Basskulp on your Windows 10 PC. This is a Linux subsystem that runs on your PC without installing Linux on a virtual machine.
With this Linux Bash shell on Windows 10, you can run various Linux commands and apps (not the graphical ones) on your Windows PC. Also, you have the option to install your favorite Linux distribution, including Ubuntu.
In this guide, we’ll focus on installing Linux’s Ubuntu distribution on Windows 10.
Step 1: Enable Linux in Windows Features
The first step to perform is to enable and install Windows Subsystem for Linux on your Windows 10 PC. You can do this from the Windows Features panel.
This option only works for the 64-bit versions of Windows 10. Check what bit version your PC runs voordat u verder gaan.
If your PC runs the 64-bit version of Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Open Control Panel on your PC.
- Kies Programme on the main Control Panel window.
- Kies op die volgende skerm Skakel Windows-funksies aan of af van die Programme en funksies afdeling.
- In die Windows-funksies window that opens, scroll down and enable the Windows Subsysteem vir Linux opsie.
- Kies OK at the bottom of the window to save your changes.
- Windows will ask you to reboot your computer to bring changes into effect. Select Begin weer oor om jou rekenaar te herlaai.
Step 2: Download and Install a Linux Distribution on Your PC
Now that Windows Subsystem for Linux is installed, download your favorite Linux distribution and install it on your PC. You can install more than one Linux distro available on the Microsoft Store.
We’ll install the Ubuntu distro in the following steps.
- When your PC boots back up after the last step in the above section, open the begin menu, soek vir Microsoft Store, en kies Microsoft Store in die soekresultate.
- In die Store, kies Soek at the top-right corner and type Ubuntu. You may enter any other Linux distro name here if you want.
- Kies Ubuntu in die soekresultate.
- On Ubuntu’s app screen, select installeer to install this Linux distribution on your PC. Windows will install this distro as if you’re installing any other Store app.
- Close Microsoft Store when Ubuntu is installed.
Step 3: Configure the Linux Bash Shell on Windows 10
The Linux Bash shell is now installed on your PC, and you’re ready to start using it.
When you run the shell for the first time, it’ll ask you to configure a few options. Here’s how to launch and configure the shell:
- Maak die begin menu, soek vir Ubuntu, en kies Ubuntu in die soekresultate.
- When Ubuntu opens, it’ll start configuring some of its options automatically. Wait for this to finish.
- Wanneer jy die Voer nuwe UNIX-gebruikersnaam in prompt, type the username you’d like to use with the Bash shell. This username can be different from the one you use with your Windows user account. Then, press Tik.
- Ubuntu then asks you to create a password for the shell. Type a password and press Tik.
- Type the password again and press Tik.
- The window will display various messages. At the bottom of these messages, you’ll see the username you just created and your PC’s name.
- You can now start running Linux commands on your PC.
Step 4: Start Using Linux Bash Shell Commands on Windows 10
The Linux Bash shell is now fully configured, and you can start running your commands in it. If you aren’t sure what commands to start with, the following will give you some ideas.
Note that each command that starts with sudo will require you to enter the password you created in the above section. This is because these commands need admin privileges to run.
1. Update Package List
opdrag: sudo apt-get update
This command updates the packages list for your specific Linux distribution. Keep in mind that this command doesn’t actually install any updates; it only updates the list.
2. Install Software Updates
opdrag: sudo apt-upgrade
Use this command to get updates for the apps installed on your Linux distribution.
3. Install a New Program
opdrag: sudo apt-get install PackageName
This command helps you install a program on your Linux distribution. Replace PackageName in the command with the name of the program you want to install.
For example, to install Audacity, you’d use the following command:
sudo apt-get audacity installeer
4. Remove an Installed Program
opdrag: sudo apt-get remove PackageName
To get rid of a program from your Linux distribution, use this command replacing PackageName with the name of the program you want to remove.
5. Edit a Text File
opdrag: nano FileName.txt
This command opens Ubuntu’s built-in text editor to let you edit the specified file. Make sure to replace Lêernaam with the actual name of the file you want to edit.
6. List the Contents of a Directory
opdrag: ls (that’s a small L)
Use this command to display the contents of your current working directory.
7. Change the Current Directory
opdrag: cd Path
To change your current working directory, run this command replacing Path with the full path to the directory you want to make your new working directory.
8. Download Files From the Internet
opdrag: wget url
You can download files from the internet to your computer with this command. Simply replace the URL in the command with the web address of the file you wish to download.
9. Clear the Terminal Screen
opdrag: duidelik
This command clears everything in your Terminal window and lets you start typing commands from scratch. Use this when your Terminal screen is too cluttered.
10. Quit the Terminal
opdrag: verlaat
This command closes the Terminal window. Use this when you’ve finished working with your commands.
And those are some of the essential commands you should learn to get started with the Linux Bash shell on your Windows 10 PC. We hope this guide helps you out.