The Container Host *is* the Container Engine, and Container Image Compatibility Matters Have you ever wondered, how are containers are so portable? How it’s possible to run Ubuntu containers on CentOS, or Fedora containers on CoreOS? How is it that all of this just magically works? As long as I run the docker daemon on
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It might be hard to imagine now, but when I first started my career, using Linux in corporate America was a bit of a taboo. Over the years, people have been curious when I tell them my handle is @fatherlinux. “What about mother Linux?” they ask. Or, “Shouldn’t you be Grandpa Linux by now?” Most
Background So lately, I have been hearing a lot about containers vs. virtual machines and I wanted to get in on the action. I saw the a recap of Alex Polvi’s session at OpenStack Silicon Valley and I was inspired. I agree with Alex, and for fun, I wanted to state all of his points
Background Packaging is one of those nagging problems that has buggered me for years. When do you create your own RPM or DEB package? Of course the answer is, it depends. I have found two distinct use cases which have Basics I don’t think the use cases for this tool have been identified in this
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Background Scott McCarty will present on ovirt, a virtualization manager. I’m sure that Scott will discuss virtualization generally and the features and advantages of various virtualization tools. Schedule New Era Restaurant, 10 Massilon Rd, Akron Room Opens 6:30pm, Dinner 7-8pm, presentation 8-9pm Presentation PDF ODP
Background From the organizers: The Ohio LinuxFest will be held on September 13-15, 2013 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Hosting authoritative speakers and a large expo, the Ohio LinuxFest welcomes all Free and Open Source Software professionals, enthusiasts, and everyone interested in learning more about Free and Open Source Software.
Background From the organizers: The tenth annual Ohio Linux Fest will be held on September 28-30, 2012 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Hosting authoritative speakers and a large expo, the Ohio LinuxFest welcomes all Free and Open Source Software professionals, enthusiasts, and everyone interested in learning more about Free and
