Installing libc6 on WSL Kali Linux for Docker
If you have recently shifted to Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and have already installed Docker using a VM with a dedicated drive, and have installed Kali Linux on WSL (Ubuntu), you may have encountered some issues while using Docker. This article will guide you through the process of installing libc6 on WSL Kali Linux for Docker installation.
What is libc6?
libc6, also known as the GNU C Library, is a collection of standard C library functions used by the Linux kernel and many applications. It provides the core C library functionality required by most Linux applications, including string manipulation, file I/O, and process management.
Why do we need to install libc6 on WSL Kali Linux for Docker?
Docker requires a compatible version of libc6 to run on Linux systems. WSL Kali Linux, being a Debian-based distribution, uses a different version of libc6 than the one required by Docker. Installing the correct version of libc6 on WSL Kali Linux ensures that Docker runs smoothly without any compatibility issues.
Installing libc6 on WSL Kali Linux
To install libc6 on WSL Kali Linux, follow the steps below:
- Open the WSL terminal and update the package lists:
$ sudo apt-get update- Install the prerequisites:
$ sudo apt-get install -y build-essential libncurses5-dev libssl-dev libyaml-dev libreadline6-dev zlib1g-dev libxml2-dev libxslt1-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev software-properties-common libffi-dev- Add the Docker GPG key:
$ curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo apt-key add -- Add the Docker repository:
$ sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb\_release -cs) stable"- Update the package lists again:
$ sudo apt-get update- Install Docker:
$ sudo apt-get install -y docker-ce- Install libc6:
$ sudo apt-get install -y libc6Verifying the Installation
To verify that Docker and libc6 have been installed correctly, run the following command:
$ docker run hello-worldIf you see the "Hello from Docker!" message, then Docker and libc6 have been installed correctly.
- libc6 is a collection of standard C library functions used by the Linux kernel and many applications.
- Docker requires a compatible version of libc6 to run on Linux systems.
- Installing the correct version of libc6 on WSL Kali Linux ensures that Docker runs smoothly without any compatibility issues.