Should I install UBUNTU with WSL2?

Docker Desktop
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I’ve got docker for windows installed and an image loaded and working (OptoPrint). Being new to Docker and WSL2 I’m wondering if I should also add UBUNTU so that I also have a shell for accessing the LINX file subsystem.

Specifically I’m trying to work out good patterns for managing the local data files that won’t be included in the docker container.

It isn’t clear from the instructions for installing on Windows Home if having UBUNTU or similar would be needed, helpful or not needed for most operations.

Your Input is appreciated, OHT

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So I guess the answer to this was obvious but not to a novice to WSL w/Docker. I didn’t need Ubuntu for the package to run but for all the other stuff I see now…