Microsoft is testing the Linux File Explorer integration in a new build of Windows 10 that’s available for testers today.
The icon that will appear in File Explorer is the famous Tux, the penguin mascot for the Linux kernel. A new Linux icon will be available in the left-hand navigation pane in File Explorer, providing access to the root file system for any distros that are installed in Windows 10. Microsoft previously revealed its plans to ship a full Linux kernel in Windows 10, and now the company is planning to fully integrate Linux file access into the built-in File Explorer.
