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Should I learn Docker or Podman? (iusearchlinux.fyi)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by [email protected] to c/selfhosted

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Hi, I've been thinking for a few days whether I should learn Docker or Podman. I know that Podman is more FOSS and I like it more in theory, but maybe it's better to start with docker, for which there is a lot more tutorials. On the other hand, maybe it's better to straight up learn podman when I don't know any of the two and not having to change habits later. What do you think? For context, I know how containers works in theory, I know some linux I think well, but I never actually used docker nor podman. In another words: If I want to eventually end up with Podman, is it easier to start with docker and then learn Podman, or start with Podman right away? Thanks in advance

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[–] TCB13 -1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

You're using LXC... so you may want to learn about Incus/LXD that was made by the same people who made LXC, can work as a full replacement for Proxmox in most scenarios. Here a few reasons:

It is bellow the Linux Containers project, open-source;
Available on Debian 12's repositories;
Unlike Proxmox, it won't withhold important fixes on the subscription (payed) repositories;
Is way, way lighter;
LXC was hacked into Proxmox, they simply removed OpenVZ from their product and added LXC and it won't even be as compatible and smooth as Incus;
Also has a WebUI;

Why not try it? :)