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WSL1 Is Dying from Neglect

4 points| DesktopECHO | 2 years ago

A bug in WSL1 causing Windows Server 2022 to BSOD remains unfixed 18 months later.

From the WSL 2 Post BUILD FAQ: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/wsl-2-post-build-faq

> Q: What will happen to WSL 1? Will it be abandoned?

> A: We currently have no plans to deprecate WSL 1.

I am finding it hard to square this up with knowing WSL1 has been broken in Windows Server 2022 since RTM. These BSOD's were resolved a year ago for Windows 11 insiders (22H2) but Windows Server 2022 was left twisting in the wind.

It's not like we're asking for feature enhancements - Please let this be just an oversight and not a sign of WSL1 code going from "maintenance mode" to "outright neglect".

2 comments

HelloNurse|2 years ago

"We currently have no plans to deprecate" is an attempt to avoid upsetting WSL1 users too much, not a promise of actual maintenance.

CoolCold|2 years ago

sharing here as well, in addition to Reddit:

I'd even ask why WSL is needed and wanted on Server edition at all. I think it brings too much of temptation of running production staff on non-production solution