Why hackers moved from LXC to Docker
1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“when we switched from LXC to docker I had to show ROI”bandrami, 2026-06-18original comment ↗
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LXC vs Docker
| LXC | Docker | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 0 | 1 |
| Hackers who criticize | 1 | 3 |
| Moved away from it | 1 | 3 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 1 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of LXC
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Praise for Docker
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