In spite of the huge differences between Linux and Windows, sharing files between the systems is surprisingly easy. Here’s a look at two very different ways to make this happen.

Importing a previously exported .tar file If you've used the export feature to backup one of your WSL Linux distributions, then there's a good chance you might also want to use it at some point.

Step 1: Import your files from Outlook to Thunderbird while still on Windows. Shown here is an imported copy of Outlook mail as it appears in the PortableApps Windows version of Thunderbird.

If you have multiple Linux machines on your network and are looking for ways to transfer files between them, here are five tried and true options - including my favorite, Samba.