Operating Systems Still Matter In a Containerized World 129
New submitter Jason Baker writes: With the rise of Docker containers as an alternative for deploying complex server-based applications, one might wonder, does the operating system even matter anymore? Certainly the question gets asked periodically. Gordon Haff makes the argument on Opensource.com that the operating system is still very much alive and kicking, and that a hardened, tuned, reliable operating system is just as important to the success of applications as it was in the pre-container data center.
Re:People seem to be forgetting what a server is (Score:2, Funny)
Servers are for techie losers. The Cloud is the hip shit, bro.
Re:People seem to be forgetting what a server is (Score:5, Funny)
More along the lines of "they never knew what a server was, and would artfully dodge your phone calls, elevator meetings, and eye contact to avoid accidentally imbibing any knowledge that might furnish them with this understanding; all they know is that the slick salesman with the nice sports car and itemized billing said they'd magically do everything from their end and never bother them, and they believed them."
Re:Docker needs an OS to run, duh! (Score:4, Funny)
What does it say about condensed water vapor?
It varies. Sometimes it says beware. Other times it says that people prefer wine.
Re: People seem to be forgetting what a server is (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Of Course They Do! (Score:4, Funny)
How would you even know if it's running?
The morse code on an LED