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Jul 28, 2024 · Operations

Why Docker Isn’t the Only Way: Uncovering Simple Linux Container Alternatives

The article demystifies Docker by explaining Linux namespaces and cgroups, shows how traditional package tools can build container‑like filesystems, critiques Docker’s security and isolation claims, and presents lightweight alternatives such as chroot, btrfs snapshots, and systemd‑nspawn.