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Docker runs fine on a Mac. Docker kinda sorta runs in Windows, but doesn’t play well with VMware player, to the point I gave up on asking my users to use Docke
by strenholme 5y ago
Docker runs fine on a Mac. Docker kinda sorta runs in Windows, but doesn’t play well with VMware player, to the point I gave up on asking my users to use Docker in Windows (I briefly flirted with the idea until I tried actually installing Docker in Windows).
Docker doesn’t work in any of the BSDs, it doesn’t work in Solaris, it doesn’t work in HaikuOS, and it doesn’t work in anything resembling an embedded space. Saying “you must use Docker to compile my software” severely limits where it can actually be used.
I say all this as someone who uses a Docker container for my CI testing step (once a day whenever my code is changed, I compile and test it in a Docker container).
- IshKebab 5y agoDocker is always used for running Linux. Even on Mac or Windows Docker is running Linux. That's no help if you're building software for Mac or Windows.
- detaro 5y agoDocker for Windows supports Windows Containers.
- IshKebab 5y agoAh I didn't know that - looks very cool. Maybe a way for Docker to actually make money too. I wonder if they are working on a Mac solution.
- detaro 5y agoI'm actually curious to see what MS is going to do - they recommend Docker Desktop everywhere, but with it going paid it's a bit embarrassing for them to say "actually, if you want to effectively use this feature in your OS you paid a pile of money for, you need to buy even more from a third party".