microsoft / microsoft/WSL

CAN bus functionality

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Description

**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
Ubuntu normally has CAN bus functionality built in. Doesn't seem to be the case here (PEAK CAN adapter driver and other CAN functionality). The problem is mainly I would love to use WSL2 for work; But CAN support is required.

**Describe the solution you'd like**
I would like the WSL2 Kernel to be built with CAN support enabled to work alongside the USB/IP functionality.

**Describe alternatives you've considered**
I have delved into the depths of the internet and have almost successfully compiled my own Kernel version with these functionalities built in. And though I am fairly technically minded I didn't have the in-depth knowledge to fully work out the hiccups I was having.

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Research direction

Start by examining the WSL2 kernel build configuration and how USB/IP functionality is enabled. Determine where CAN support would be configured and how PEAK CAN adapter support relates to the existing kernel build, then validate the resulting functionality in WSL2.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
embedded-iot, networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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