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You can get a similar workflow with Jails. Docker became popular because of the CLI but there are many similar options now on FreeBSD.
by hestefisk 8y ago
You can get a similar workflow with Jails. Docker became popular because of the CLI but there are many similar options now on FreeBSD.
- zbentley 8y ago> Docker became popular because of the CLI Docker became popular because of a ubiquitous CLI. Having good UX is only part of the battle: the massive network effect (and associated tooling boost/community support) is significant and should not be discounted. I'm sure there are similar things to Docker's all-in-one UX that have emerged on the BSDs. I'm also sure there are programs to configure Dropbox using an SCM and FTP links in a fast, seamless way on par with the Dropbox setup flow, but they aren't going to take off, because the predecessor is not only convenient, but is also pre-existing with massive popularity. The same is true for Docker:containers. Some competitor may replace them in time, but whoever they are, "as good as" is not going to be their value prop.