Cygwin 3.4.0 Is Here as the Last Release Supporting Windows 7 and 8
Cygwin, a Linux-like environment for Windows, released version 3.4.0, comes with full ASLR enabled by default.
After Six Years in Development, WSL Reached Version 1.0.0
As of WSL 1.0.0, the Windows Subsystem for Linux has reached the production-ready state, removing the "preview" label.
WSL Gets Systemd Support, Here’s How to Enable It
Microsoft has released a new 0.67.6 version of its Windows Subsystem for Linux, which includes long-awaited systemd support.
Windows Subsystem for Linux Explained, WSL & WSL2
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is an excellent solution for Windows users to work natively within Linux on their Windows desktops.