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WSL containers are about to make Docker on Windows obsolete

WSL containers reached general availability on September 29, and its built-in wslc command lets you build and run Linux ...
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Docker on Windows is about to become obsolete, and WSL containers are why

Windows Subsystem for Linux is already my favorite way to run Linux without leaving Windows, and now it's about to get even better. How? By integrating Linux containers into the mix, so you can run ...

Windows 11 Adds Native Support for Linux Containers via WSL

Microsoft has made WSL containers generally available on Windows 11. The native tool gives developers a built-in alternative to third-party software like Docker Desktop.
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Use PowerShell Docker to manage Windows container components

Container management can be a daunting task, but if you're familiar with PowerShell, the learning curve might not be as steep. You can install the PowerShell Docker ...

Can the new WSL feature 'wslc' replace Docker?

WSL on Windows has officially added 'wslc' (released in WSL 3.0.1 on September 29, 2026), which allows you to run Linux containers without installing Docker Desktop. Since some say 'Docker is no ...

#90 A conversation where a junior asked, 'If containers run on WSL, do we still need Docker?'

Practitioners“If WSL Containers has been officially released, don't we not need Docker Desktop anymore?” After the morning ...