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[Windows 10] Install, Beautify WSL and My Personal Review

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[Preface] Long-lost update Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is one of the key features developed by Microsoft recently. Simply put, you can run a Linux environment on Windows, but unlike using a Virtual Box or VMware, which is a virtual environment. Basically, you can execute any command, install any package on WSL. It seems like a little bit superfluous, but we have to admit that sometimes it is more convenient/efficient to execute some things on Linux. Furthermore, you can get a gorgeous Terminal, no matter open directly or in VS Code. However, WSL is not a real Linux after all, and there are bound to be some disadvantages. In the following, I will provide some pros and cons and some points of view in my personal use, and instruction on how to install it, use it, and beautify it. [Pros & Cons] Pros: Beautiful Terminal with lots icons, able to use zsh for sure!