Fixed and updated WSL page

[WesHarrell]

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Summary of Changes

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This pull request refines the documentation for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), making it more current and user-friendly. The updates clarify the purpose of WSL, simplify installation instructions by removing deprecated information, and introduce valuable optional steps for enhancing the WSL experience with tools like Windows Terminal and VS Code, ultimately providing a more comprehensive and up-to-date guide for users.

Highlights

• WSL Description Update: The introductory description of WSL has been updated for clarity and accuracy, emphasizing its seamless integration with the Windows Desktop.
• Streamlined Installation Guide: Outdated information regarding WSL1 vs WSL2 has been removed to simplify the installation process, focusing on the current best practices.
• IT Department Note: A note has been added to inform users that their IT department might have disabled WSL, advising them to contact support if installation fails.
• Ubuntu LTS Version Update: References to Ubuntu LTS versions have been updated from 20.04 to 24.04 in installation examples, reflecting the latest available versions.
• New Optional Integrations: New optional sections have been added for installing Windows Terminal and integrating WSL with VS Code, enhancing the development environment.
• Symlink Name Change: The suggested symbolic link name for Windows filesystems has been changed from 'WinFS' to 'Cdrive' for better clarity.

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Test deployment available at https://callumwalley.github.io/mkdocs-demo-deploy/nesi/support-docs/20260130_WSLfixesDueToOCD

Seems the following pages differ;

• Windows_Subsystem_for_Linux_WSL

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