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Dockerfiles are far simpler than the Nix language. Likewise, sure, FreeBSD had jails first (and for a long time!), but they are more difficult to set up. Dock
by isogon 6y ago
Dockerfiles are far simpler than the Nix language. Likewise, sure, FreeBSD had jails first (and for a long time!), but they are more difficult to set up.
Docker allowed reproducibility to be accomplished by a person who likes the idea of it, but will shelve it if it doesn't work within an evening. This describes me, for example. I think it took off for that reason.
- nendroid 6y agoNix has a multitude of drawbacks the biggest being learnability.
- pbronez 6y agogod yes. Friggin' Nix is such a great idea, but such a pain to start using...
- b0afc375b5 6y agoI mean you could say the same for vim, but I still learned it and am now reaping the benefits.
- dwaltrip 6y agoYes, but most people don’t bother.