/ChimeraWSL

WSL launcher for chimera

Primary LanguageC++MIT LicenseMIT

Chimera Linux WSL Reference Implementation

Introduction

The goal of this repo is to get chimera working on wsl2 for as little work possible, so that it can be used to quickly test new versions and a proper setup script can grow over time.

Getting Started

  1. Generate a test certificate:

    1. In Visual Studio, open DistroLauncher-Appx/MyDistro.appxmanifest
    2. Select the Packaging tab
    3. Select "Choose Certificate"
    4. Click the Configure Certificate drop down and select Create test certificate.

  2. Download the latest x86 core ROOTFS from this link https://repo.chimera-linux.org/live/latest/

  3. Name it install.tar.gz and place it in x64 folder

  4. With the project open in Visual Studio, right click Solution 'DistroLauncher' and click deploy

  5. Launch 'Chimera' from the start menu

  6. (Optional) Run wsl --set-version chimeralinuxunofficial 2 in powershell to convert the distro to wsl2

Using Chimera

Chimera lacks a lot of features at the time of writing. Check out https://chimera-linux.org/docs/