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What features? Are people really asking for more features for Docker Desktop? I know for me I install it, let it do its setup, and then I do everything from th

What features? Are people really asking for more features for Docker Desktop? I know for me I install it, let it do its setup, and then I do everything from the Docker CLI as if I was on a linux machine. It has k8s built in if you want to add that also. We are not talking about a tool here that needs a ton of functionality. But they have become (seemingly at least) the standard tool to have a more consistent Docker setup on Mac or Windows compared to where it will eventually be deployed (Linux). Once you have it setup you should be using the CLI. I feel like they are severely overestimating the software, I am anticipating several open source alternatives to quickly become available since it wouldn't (or shouldn't) change your workflow at all to put in another alternative. Edit: TBH I often forget docker desktop is sitting there until it starts asking me to update... so this is a perfect opportunity to replace it.

yunohn 5y ago
You’re the perfect out of market example. Use other tools, and be content. Of course, they’re not charging individuals, so I’m not sure why you’re complaining.
- nerdjon 5y ago
  Because I work at a company that I would have to justify the subscription too?
  - yunohn 5y ago
    But you’re not using it? You stated that you don’t even know it was running - clearly you don’t even need a GUI, just CLI.
    - nerdjon 5y ago
      No, I said I forget it is running. That is not because I am not using it, but I am indirectly using it by working with the Docker CLI. What it does is very valuable, but it is a perfect candidate to be replaced by an open source alternative as long as I can continue to use the Docker CLI.
      - yunohn 5y ago
        Who’s going to fund your open source alternative? Definitely not you, since Docker asking companies to pay a fee is somehow preposterous.
- ramsrib 5y ago
  Docker is a valuable product only because of the CLI, not for the GUI. To be honest, no one wants their GUI. It's unfortunate Docker as a company only promotes the Docker Desktop (with GUI) for Mac and Windows.

yunohn 5y ago

You’re the perfect out of market example. Use other tools, and be content. Of course, they’re not charging individuals, so I’m not sure why you’re complaining.

nerdjon 5y ago
Because I work at a company that I would have to justify the subscription too?
- yunohn 5y ago
  But you’re not using it? You stated that you don’t even know it was running - clearly you don’t even need a GUI, just CLI.
  - nerdjon 5y ago
    No, I said I forget it is running. That is not because I am not using it, but I am indirectly using it by working with the Docker CLI. What it does is very valuable, but it is a perfect candidate to be replaced by an open source alternative as long as I can continue to use the Docker CLI.
    - yunohn 5y ago
      Who’s going to fund your open source alternative? Definitely not you, since Docker asking companies to pay a fee is somehow preposterous.
ramsrib 5y ago
Docker is a valuable product only because of the CLI, not for the GUI. To be honest, no one wants their GUI. It's unfortunate Docker as a company only promotes the Docker Desktop (with GUI) for Mac and Windows.