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Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Alternatives
When Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is down, try these alternatives
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All in one web server.
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XAMPP is a free and open-source cross-platform web server that is primarily used when locally developing web applications.
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Installation instructions for the Windows Subsystem for Linux on Windows 10.
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Internet Information Services is a web server for Microsoft Windows
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MAMP is the abbreviation for Macintosh, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. It is a reliable application with its four components that allows you to access the local PHP server as well as the database server (SQL).
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Provides a simple, local development environment with a friendly GUI.
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OSBoxes offers ready-to-use VMware and VirtualBox Linux/Unix guest operating systems.
Related status pages
Laragon status · XAMPP status · SSH of Windows' Linux subsystem status · Microsoft IIS status · MAMP status · Local by Flywheel status · OSBoxes status ·Status Check FAQ
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Why our public status pages are better than others?
We rely on both automated checks and user reported issues.
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How often do you check if a service is down?
If there are reported issues or interest in a specific service, we might check as frequently as every minute. However, we may check less frequently for services with less interest or fewer reported issues. For example, once every hour.
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What is the best way to report an issue?
The easiest way to report an issue is to use the single-click light-yellow buttons at the top of this page. They represent the most common issues and are the fastest way to report an issue. Nevertheless, you can also use the 'Report an Issue' button or link at the top to report any issue you may have with the service. Also, you are more than welcome to use the comments box and discuss any tips, solutions or resolutions with the community.
SaaSHub's Down Detector checks the status of services automatically and regularly. However, we cannot promise 100% accuracy. That is why we depend on user reported issues as well. The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) status here can help you determine if there is a global outage and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is down for everyone or if it is just you who is experiencing problems. Please report any issues to help others know the current status.