[gecko]

It's worth noting that OpenSuSE is one of very few distros in the Windows store, and the only one other than Ubuntu with really solid put-of-the-box interop (e.g. adding Linux apps to the Start menu). I'm really curious if that's had a role.

[pmorici]

Distros like Redhat seem to be totally dropping the ball. Basic stuff like icons on the desktop and dragging and dropping files onto icons on the desktop isn't turns on by default and if you do turn it out it is broken. When the bug was reported it was closed without being fixed.

[jehb]

It sounds like you're expecting a different experience than the developers are targeting. Things like "icons on the desktop" aren't really how GNOME 3, the default desktop in RHEL and Fedora, is meant to be used. You might be happier using a different desktop environment.

[jzb]

That’s a really specific and minor gripe. It doesn’t really reflect the way that I’ve used a desktop for, well, ever. Are there other examples that you have?

[Kwpolska]

I agree, openSUSE is a great choice for a WSL distro (and a great choice for a Linux desktop if you’re a fan of those).

[brirec]

Pengwin is really nice for a Linux distro that is explicitly designed for WSL. It’s just Debian with some custom glue that works really nicely.

It’s not free, but it’s $20 (and I got it on a sale for $10)

[dev_daftly]

I literally went back to ubuntu(popos for the desktop) because fedora/rhel lack a proper wsl integration. I think this is going to become a huge driver for distros in the future as more people use wsl.

[jborean93]

In case you aren't aware you can always build your own Fedora WSL install, just not offically from the store. It's definitely not as simple as installing an app from the store but it's not the hardest thing to do, definitely scriptable. https://fedoramagazine.org/wsl-fedora-33/ is a bit old but the steps are still pretty up to date, there are also other guides out there.

[mcdonje]

This is a good observation and it could indeed be a driver.