Pengwin: Linux Optimized for the Windows Subsystem

Pengwin Linux is the first custom Linux distribution built specifically for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

The WSL is a translation layer that you can enable in every version of Windows 10. WSL allows you to run a Linux host and certain applications from within Windows. These are typically command line and developer focussed tools, and they run with little overhead.

To enable the Windows Subsystem for Linux, go to Control Panel -> Programs -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows feature on or off, Check…