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

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by stepanzak@iusearchlinux.fyi to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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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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[–] summerof69@lemm.ee 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You didn't say what's your goal. What do you want to achieve? For instance, if you work in IT you should probably learn Docker unless Podman is more relevant in your actual daily tasks.

[–] stepanzak@iusearchlinux.fyi 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

My goal is selfhosting stuff mainly on my raspberry pi. I'm sure I'm not going to work in IT for 3 years and probably not for at least few years after that.

[–] k_rol@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago

Then just go for Docker. Otherwise you may make it unnecessarily difficult for yourself and get discouraged. In a few years you may revisit the question and see if you still have an interest in podman.