Trending Now - Microsoft Enhances Windows for Developers With Linux Tools

WHO:

The Verge - Microsoft, led by Windows chief Pavan Davuluri, is enhancing Windows for developers.

WHAT:

The Verge - Microsoft is kicking off its Build developer conference with a promise of making Windows a trusted platform for development.

The Verge - The new experimental Intelligent Terminal provides context to agents via ACP (Agent Communication Protocol) for querying, debugging, or completing tasks directly in the terminal.

The Verge - WSL containers will allow developers to run Linux containers inside native Windows apps, with both a command-line interface and API built for this purpose.

The Verge - Windows Developer Configurations will enable quick setup of new machines with developer-optimized settings, including Git version control in File Explorer and visibility of hidden files.

The Verge - Microsoft announced a set of Linux-like command line utilities called Coreutils, WSL containers, and a new experimental Intelligent Terminal.

The Verge - Coreutils is created from the uutils open-source project, a reimplementation of the GNU coreutils in Rust.

The Verge - WSL containers will be available in public preview in the coming months.

The Verge - Windows Developer Configurations will install tools like WSL, PowerShell 7, and Visual Studio Code.

HOW:

The Verge - Microsoft is integrating WSL further into Windows with new WSL containers, allowing developers to create, run, and interact with Linux containers on Windows.

The Verge - The Intelligent Terminal provides context to agents via ACP (Agent Communication Protocol) for querying, debugging, or completing tasks directly in the terminal.

The Verge - Developer Configurations enable quick setup of new machines with developer-optimized settings, including Git version control in File Explorer and visibility of hidden files.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 01:53 UTC)

Microsoft has launched its Build developer conference with a commitment to transforming Windows into a trusted platform for development. Among the exciting announcements is the new experimental Intelligent Terminal, which enhances agent communication for tasks like querying and debugging directly in the terminal. Additionally, WSL containers will now allow developers to run Linux containers within native Windows applications, complemented by Windows Developer Configurations that streamline the setup of new machines with developer-friendly settings.

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(UPDATED June 2, 2026 20:11 UTC)

Microsoft is enhancing Windows for developers with a new set of tools, including Linux-like command line utilities called Coreutils, WSL containers, and an experimental Intelligent Terminal. Coreutils, developed from the uutils open-source project, offers a reimplementation of the GNU coreutils in Rust, while WSL containers will enter public preview in the coming months. Additionally, Windows Developer Configurations will streamline the setup of new machines with optimized settings, featuring tools like WSL, PowerShell 7, and Visual Studio Code.