Research demonstrates that Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) creates a complete blind spot for enterprise endpoint Data Loss Prevention controls, with 110 test operations bypassing DLP detection 100% of the time across file operations, network exfiltration, removable media, and cloud storage channels, while equivalent Windows-native operations achieved full detection.
Solon is a standalone Docker container manager for Windows that replaces Docker Desktop, offering faster startup (~2.5s), lower memory usage (430-520 MB idle), and superior file sharing performance without requiring WSL or Docker Desktop installation.