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DistroNexus v1.0.1 - Initial Release

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We are excited to announce the first release of DistroNexus! DistroNexus is a comprehensive tool designed to simplify the management, downloading, and custom installation of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distributions. It empowers users to forge their perfect Linux environment on Windows with ease.

🚀 Key Features​

  • Modern GUI Dashboard: A cross-platform graphical interface (built with Fyne) to manage everything visually. No more complex command-line arguments.
  • Custom Installation Paths: Install any WSL distro into a custom directory or drive of your choice, bypassing the default system drive limitation and saving C: drive space.
  • Multi-Instance & Side-by-Side Support: Easily install multiple instances of the same distribution (e.g., Ubuntu-Work and Ubuntu-Personal), or keep different versions side-by-side.
  • Offline Capability: Automatically downloads and caches official Appx/AppxBundle packages. Download once, install many times.
  • Safety & Robustness: Built-in validation prevents accidental overwrites and ensures clean installations.
  • Automation Ready: The underlying PowerShell scripts support headless/silent operation for advanced users and CI/CD pipelines.

📦 What's Included​

  • DistroNexus.exe: The main GUI application with a bundled high-resolution icon.
  • PowerShell Scripts: Located in scripts/, handling the core logic for downloading and installing distros.
  • Configuration: Simple JSON-based configuration in config/settings.json.