Docker Desktop for Linux is Here!

Download MP3
Bret is joined by Anca Iordache and Dave Scott, software engineers at Docker Inc, to talk about why they made Docker Desktop for Linux and how it's different from running the Docker Engine daemon.
🙌 My next course is coming soon! I've opened the waitlist for those wanting to go deep in GitHub Actions for DevOps and AI automation in 2025. I'm so thrilled to announce this course. The waitlist allows you to quickly sign up for some content updates, discounts, and more as I finish building the course.
https://courses.bretfisher.com/waitlist 🍾

Bret is joined by Anca Iordache and Dave Scott, software engineers at Docker Inc, to talk about why they made Docker Desktop for Linux and how it's different from running the Docker Engine daemon. Streamed live on YouTube on 21 April 2022.


Unedited live recording of the complete show on YouTube (Ep #167). Includes demos.


We talk about the origins of Docker Desktop for Linux, why it needs to exist, and how it's different than  running Docker Engine on the native host. Docker Desktop for Linux behaves like Mac and windows versions where it uses a VM and we clear up some confusion around that. Further, we talk about some of the functionality with operating it in tandem with Docker Engine on the host so you can run both at the same time and use context to switch between them.


★ Topics ★

Download Docker Desktop for Linux
Docker Roadmap
Docker Desktop for Linux GitHub Issues
Docker Developer Preview Program
Docker Community Signup
DockerCon 2022


★ Join My Community ★
Best coupons for my Docker and Kubernetes courses
Chat with us on our Discord Server Vital DevOps
  • (00:00) - DDT MAIN
  • (00:04) - Show intro
  • (00:53) - Bret intro
  • (01:56) - Main show
  • (02:14) - About Dave
  • (03:15) - About Anca
  • (04:45) - Compose is her favorite
  • (06:16) - Why does Docker Desktop exist?
  • (07:13) - Linux as main desktop os?
  • (08:29) - Docker Desktop Roadmap
  • (09:22) - Was it a popular feature request?
  • (10:01) - Is it in beta?
  • (10:56) - The architecture of Docker Desktop
  • (13:09) - Flexibility for different distros
  • (14:05) - Distro roadmap
  • (16:10) - Host engine dependency
  • (17:28) - Contexts
  • (19:44) - DockerCon plug
  • (19:52) - Demo break intro
  • (20:22) - Question
  • (21:35) - Question extensions
  • (22:02) - Continued demo
  • (22:36) - Anca is back
  • (22:59) - Question which version of Ubuntu was it tested on
  • (24:32) - Another demo notice
  • (24:39) - Demo
  • (24:52) - Question
  • (25:07) - Question on arm64 support
  • (28:24) - Interesting question inside demo
  • (31:15) - Question release cycle
  • (31:37) - Question running both versions on Linux
  • (32:07) - Question about bug reports
  • (32:30) - Nice chat about dev environments
  • (34:05) - Comment devs focus on your application
  • (34:32) - Question what's the next OS
  • (35:02) - Question about dev envs
  • (35:47) - Extensions and dev environments
  • (36:03) - Docker compose v2 vs v1
  • (37:15) - Wrap up
  • (38:30) - Last minute questions
  • (40:18) - Question
  • (42:12) - DockerCon plug
  • (42:31) - Winding down
  • (42:45) - Outro

You can also support my free material by subscribing to my YouTube channel and my weekly newsletter at bret.news!

Grab the best coupons for my Docker and Kubernetes courses.
Join my cloud native DevOps community on Discord.
Grab some merch at Bret's Loot Box
Homepage bretfisher.com

Creators and Guests

Bret Fisher
Host
Bret Fisher
Cloud native DevOps Dude. Course creator, YouTuber, Podcaster. Docker Captain and CNCF Ambassador. People person who spends too much time in front of a computer.
Beth Fisher
Producer
Beth Fisher
Producer of the DevOps and Docker Talk and Agentic DevOps podcasts. Assistant producer on Bret Fisher Live show on YouTube. Business and proposal writer by trade.
Cristi Cotovan
Editor
Cristi Cotovan
Video editor and educational content producer. Descript and Camtasia coach.
Docker Desktop for Linux is Here!
Broadcast by