microsoft / microsoft/WSL

mount /dev/shm to windows nt

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Description

feature require

access files in /dev/shm in windows 32 subsystem

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Research direction

The issue requests access to /dev/shm from the Windows 32-bit subsystem but names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the subsystem's shared-memory and mount handling, then determine the supported behavior and validation needed. Done means /dev/shm is accessible in the requested environment and the behavior is covered by an appropriate test.

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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
15/100

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