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

    • mea_rah@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      9 months ago

      I’m huge fan of Nix, but for someone wondering if they should “learn docker” Nix is absolutely brutal.

      Also IMO while there’s some overlap, one is not a complete replacement for the other. I use both in combination frequently.

    • pete_the_cat@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      9 months ago

      I had an interview the other day and was surprised to hear that The University of Miami is actually using Nix for about 16 of their machines. I haven’t used Nix yet, but thanks to everyone talking about it I could tell them the benefits of using it haha