Use pre-built OpenStreetMaps image running on WSL

A Windows 11 x64 bit Ubuntu distribution with a pre-installed OpenStreetMaps server is available.

1. Download the tar file to a temporary folder, such as c:\temp\UbuntuOSM-UK.tar

2. Import the tar file.

   wsl --import OpenStreetMaps %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\OpenStreetMaps C:\temp\UbuntuOSM-UK.tar

3. Wait for the import to complete.

4. Check that the import was successful by running the following command:

   wsl -l -v

5. Start the OpenStreetMaps image.

   wsl -d OpenStreetMaps

   You will be prompted for the super user password. The default password is cyclone.

6. Check for correct operation using a browser.

    http://localhost:8080/sample_leaflet.html

7. OPTIONAL: Change the password for the osm username. The default password for the osm username is cyclone. Ensure you are logged in as the osm username, and choose a new password.

   passwd

   You will see the following prompts:

   Changing password for [username]
   (current) UNIX password:
   Enter new UNIX password:
   Retype new UNIX password:
   passwd: password updated successfully