These are my working Windows PC dotfiles that have never been touched by anything Windowsey
** Never touch linux subsystem files with Windowsey software/processes or BAD things will happen (just keep Windows out) **
Disclaimer: By using these files or following my documentation you acknowledge the risk involved. I take no responsibility and will not be held liable for software damage, hardware damage, or any other resulting damage to the device you use these dotfiles, or instructions, on.
This all sounds very scary, but I have never had an issue with corrupting my Linux Subsystem. — That being said, I have always been very anal about only using a bash instance in my terminal to do anything in the Linux Subsystem.
For in-depth Instructions and documentation on installing dotfiles on Windows go to my Windows Development - Dotfiles page.
Documentation on how I set up my Windows dev environment is also available on my Windows Development Page
Doing something as simple as using your Windows File Explorer to look in your Linux ~/home directory (or anywhere in the Linux subsystem) will most likely cause Windows to take a dump in Linux—corrupting it and potentially turning your computer into a paperweight.
To safely modify files in the Linux Subsystem for Windows do everything through a bash instance in your preferred terminal/command-prompt (better get familiar with Unix commands)
- These can be helpful:
$ cd,$ cp,$ rm -rfEdit files through vim or nano while in a bash instance too
EVERYTHING must be done in a bash instance
If you don't know what this means or what your doing ... just don't do it ...