How to setup linux terminal on windows

Question

Could anyone tell me how to setup linux terminal on windows? Without installing another OS (linux) on my PC or laptop?

Answer 1

Here is a quick video on how to use Windows Subsystem Linux (WSL) on Windows:
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/Zxx1Pi5GMjU

And here is an expanded video about WSL2, an improvement over WSL:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mp5DdgZP7ns

Answer 2

You can actually use some of the linux distros without installing them.

For example you can try out an Ubuntu without installing it on your HDD from a simple USB stick.

If you desire you may also install Ubuntu as a second operating system and use both Windows/Linux.

More info on Ubuntu installation: https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows#1-overview

Additional FreeCodeCamp article on dualbooting Linux with Windows:
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-dual-boot-any-linux-distribution-with-windows/

Answer 3

Brian hmm, how odd. Somehow i can't tap/click the youtube link here...