Linux on Windows 11(PT-ES-EN-FR-IT-DE)
The best of both worlds, without the hassle of complicated setup.
I've been using Windows since its earliest days, but I've always been curious about Linux. The problem? Most of the time, trying to install Linux turns into a frustrating experience: slow virtual machines, complex configurations, and the constant fear of breaking something on your computer.
After thirty years of testing Linux distributions and tools, I decided it was time to stop fighting the system. I discovered that WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) is by far the best way to run Linux inside Windows 11—but I have to admit, the installation process can still be challenging for many people.
In this book, I share the exact path I followed to combine the simplicity of Windows with the versatility of Linux. This isn't an academic manual; it's a practical guide written by someone who was once a beginner and simply wanted to get everything working once and for all. You'll learn how to set up Ubuntu, run a graphical desktop environment (KDE Plasma), and use secure tools for browsing and software development—all running seamlessly alongside Windows 11.
What you'll learn:
How WSL2 transforms Windows into a powerful Linux environment.
Simple installation without the need for heavy virtual machines.
The essential commands to keep your system running smoothly.
How to create a professional workspace without sacrificing convenience.
To take things one step further, I created a free application that automates all the heavy lifting for you. It's the helping hand I wish I had when I first started.
If you want the power of Linux without giving up the comfort of Windows, this book is the shortest path to getting there.
Click here to download the free Linux On Windows 11 application (LW.zip).
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I have been a Windows user since the very beginning. In fact, my journey with personal computers has followed the evolution of Microsoft Windows itself.
Once installed on a PC (Personal Computer), Windows 3.11—the most stable version of its time—worked immediately, smoothly, and reliably, even for first-time users. Its independent windows and intuitive icons made the operating system easy to understand and use.
The first version of Linux was released on August 25, 1991. Not long afterward, curious to see how it worked, I tried installing it on a computer I had purchased specifically for that purpose. I gave up almost immediately.
Although Linus Torvalds' goal was to create a secure, open-source operating system, only users already familiar with Unix—the dominant enterprise operating system of that era—had the knowledge needed to work with Linux, which can be thought of as a portable version of Unix.
Over the years, I experimented with countless Linux distributions. It wasn't until KDE (Kool Desktop Environment)—the graphical desktop environment that provides a Windows-like experience—became stable that I decided to give Linux another chance.
More than thirty years later, I have come to the conclusion that, for everyday users—and I consider myself one of them—Linux is still more complicated than it should be to understand and use.
Everything changed when I discovered WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), a platform that makes it possible to run Linux directly inside Windows 11.
WSL comes installed by default with Windows 11 Pro. However, getting Linux up and running inside it is another challenge altogether. Even so, WSL offers a major advantage: you don't need a separate computer running Linux, nor do you need to rely on virtual machines such as Oracle VirtualBox.
My first experience with WSL was, in some ways, even more challenging than installing Linux itself. I overcame those obstacles by taking one step at a time.
That is precisely why I wrote this book and created the free Linux On Windows 11 application, which automates the installation of Ubuntu 24.04 on WSL.
I hope this book meets your expectations, and I invite you to download Linux On Windows 11 from my website.
Heron Robledo