• thorisalaptop@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Docker Engine (which is the core of what people think of as “Docker”) is FOSS. Docker Desktop (which most people rely on for local development) is free for individuals but I believe the license says companies over a certain size are required to pay.

    And on top of that the paid plans also come with support, which large businesses frequently require, and private repositories on docker’s image repository.

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      2 months ago

      This is the correct response.

      At my job we’ve been asked to remove Docker desktop unless it is absolutely necessary for a client project.

      I’ve just been using Docker through command line via WSL and that’s good enough for me.

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      2 months ago

      Glad I run everything in a VM. If you want my money you can accept donations, and sell support contracts.

      The moment you hide features or code behind a paywall or proprietary license, is the moment you no longer get my fucking money.

      Granted random weirdos who donate to FLOSS projects probably weren’t paying dockers bill anywho.