The world of computing is constantly changing, and perhaps no one would have believed years ago that Windows and Linux would ever meet and coexist. Specifically, we're talking about Windows 10 and Ubuntu , the latest version of the Redmond company's operating system and one of the most popular and widely used Linux distributions, which is making significant strides on devices beyond PCs, such as tablets and mobile phones, and perhaps in the future, televisions.
For years we have known that it is possible to run several operating systems on the same computer through proper partitioning and dual booting, but on this occasion we are referring to the fact that, according to the agreement reached by Microsoft and Canonical, Windows 10 users will be able to run Ubuntu on their computer simultaneously and without using an intermediary virtualization system.
The integration that will be implemented in the system appears to work natively at the Windows 10 library level and with a clear focus on developers . However, the reverse doesn't seem to be true, and Unity users won't be able to do anything similar with Windows 10.
The most interesting aspect of this integration will be the ability to use tools like Bash Shell or the Terminal itself from the Windows interface , although other elements of the Ubuntu system cannot be loaded, so the complete integration between the two systems is somewhat limited. Even so, it will be the most complete integration of a Linux system into Windows to date.
With this move, Microsoft hopes to garner strong support for the development of its cloud computing tools and the backing of a truly broad community to work on software solutions for its operating system, such as the one that supports Canonical. What remains unclear at this point is whether Ubuntu will continue to be available independently or will be released as a standalone installable distribution.