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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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[Solved] This maybe a strange question but can I run a Linux app in a separate container/sandbox? Without its dependencies bloating my host OS? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by ColdWater@lemmy.ca to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Because I hate Electron

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[–] zingo@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes, Docker apps are more appropriate for servers and most apps are "made" to run 24/7 to serv the home or workplace.

They are very much worth the "work to setup" as they can be transfered/replicated to any system.

Flatpak and the alike are for running apps on a desktop/laptop.

[–] StefanT@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Agreed. My answer was in the assumption that it's about desktop apps as the OP mentioned Electron.