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why isn’t it called k7?

• tyingq 8y ago
  They have a "5 less than K8S" tagline. I don't know if that means 5 fewer features, 5 fewer dependencies, or just "less than half the size".
• dankohn1 8y ago
  I believe it goes: Kubernetes -> K8s -> "kates" -> k3s
  • ericandrewlewis 8y ago
    for some reason i thought it would be short for "kubes" (pronounced coobs)
    • GuyPostington 8y ago
      Not to be confused by Qubes (pronounced koobs)
  • caffeineaholic 8y ago
    This is correct we shortened it to "kates" -> k3s (Rancher employee)
    • deleted 8y ago
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• styfle 8y ago
  I'm guessing they sliced the "8" down the middle which makes a "3"
• safanycom 8y ago
  K8