"Docker makes it so easy to deploy apps and services that would otherwise be complicated or time-consuming to get running, and when your daily dance card is already filled, you won't want to have to take the time to install a database server, create a database, install the dependencies, install the software, and then walk through the process of installing a reverse proxy so the app can be reached. Instead, run a Docker command, wait a few seconds, and access the service."
"Since I started my journey with Linux in 1997, I've maybe paid for a handful of applications. I've grown so accustomed to open-source software that when I'm on MacOS and find that I have to pay for something, it takes me aback. What? I have to pay for software? Also: 10 open-source Windows apps I can't live without - and they're all free"
Numerous high-quality open-source applications are available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with some offering functionality worthy of paid software. Containers simplify deploying services, removing lengthy steps such as installing database servers, dependencies, software, and reverse proxies; a single Docker command can provision services quickly. Virtual machine software eliminates the need for spare physical computers, streamlines operating system installation, and enables snapshots and rollbacks for testing and recovery. Several open-source tools become indispensable through daily use and cross-platform compatibility, making users willing to pay for continued development, support, or enhanced features.
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