Why hackers moved from WSL 1 to WSL 2
1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“I switched from WSL (reconn'd to WSL1) to WSL2 because I thought that WSL1 would be abandoned.”anamax, 2026-06-05original comment ↗
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WSL 1 vs WSL 2
| WSL 1 | WSL 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 0 | 1 |
| Hackers who criticize | 0 | 1 |
| Moved away from it | 1 | 0 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 1 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of WSL 1
No further criticism of WSL 1 captured yet.
Praise for WSL 2
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