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update installing/running instructions
the latest distros are installed without the -d flag and open after installation.
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You can install a version using a NAME from the output, for example:
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```{code-block} text
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> wsl --install -d Ubuntu-24.04
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> wsl --install Ubuntu-24.04
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You will then see an indicator of the installation progress in the terminal:
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Ubuntu-20.04 Stopped 2
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* Ubuntu-24.04 Stopped 2
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After installation, your new Ubuntu instance will open.
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### Log in to Ubuntu and run commands
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Open Windows Terminal and click `ctrl+shift+space` to display the Command Line Interfaces (CLIs) available on your machine.
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This includes any installed WSL distros.
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![Windows terminal showing different cli options](media/windows-terminal-showing-different-cli-options.png)
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Choose an Ubuntu distro and wait for it to boot.
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After booting, you will be asked for a username and password.
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Once entered, you will see a welcome message beginning with:
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Enter a username and password for the instance and
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you will be greeted with a welcome message:
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```{code-block} text
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Welcome to Ubuntu...
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You can now confirm that you're in a Linux environment by running:

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