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Open sourcing Lxcore.sys too, the kernel side driver that powers WSL 1

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Description

In follow-up to https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/issues/1#issuecomment-2893266627

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked comment in WSL issue #1 and the request about Lxcore.sys, the kernel-side driver powering WSL 1. Determine what source-release scope and decision are being requested. Done would mean the open-sourcing request has a documented resolution or the necessary work is clearly defined.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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