I like WSL but there's nothing better than using Linux on bare metal
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) was released in 2016 as a solution from Microsoft to forego the need to set up a dual-boot configuration with a Linux distro or use virtual machines. It's a better choice than a VM, at least in my experience, though it still falls short compared to dual-booting, but that's mostly due to my needs and how I interact with Linux and Windows. WSL has its place, and I think it's a great addition to the arsenal of tools on Windows, but there are some reasons why I prefer using Linux as a dual-boot instead of through WSL.
