Raft WSL July Update - Import distros from files

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Raft WSL 22.7.4

Import distros packed as tar files.

Tar files can be obtained from Docker containers or exported from WSL distros. Plenty of instructions to obtain them are all over the internet for your desired distro.

Raft WSL will set it up

With the most popular distributions, Raft WSL will assist you to configure it, creating a default user, and other things depending on the distro.

Improved the subscription process

If you are not still subscribed, you can try Raft for 30 days without limitations and compromise because now a payment method is not required to try it. So, Why not try it right now?

Other changes (since the November update)

  • Partial Arch Linux support

  • Partial CBL Mariner support

  • Support for AlmaLinux 9 & 8

  • Support for openSUSE Leap 15.4

  • Support for SUSE 15 SP4

  • Support for Oracle Linux 8.6 & 7.9

  • Every distro that is Debian or Fedora based is recognized based on the ID_LIKE field of os-release

  • Support for Ubuntu (Preview)

  • Support for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

  • The Raft icon in the PowerToys Settings now shows correctly

  • Fixed an incompatibility issue with PowerToys 0.55.0. Now the required version of PowerToys is >= 0.55.0

  • Improve performance by reducing the redundant calls to the WSL API

  • Improved look and feel of Settings and Snapshot screens to align better to Windows 11 design

  • Improved compatibility with "Windows Subsystem for Linux Preview - Microsoft Store Edition."

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-The Pengwin Team