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		nine_k 38 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I run a full Linux desktop in Docker just because ... You are. You can run Docker for Windows, and run Windows binaries in reasonably isolated containers, without involving Linux at all [1]. Much like you run Linux containers on Linux without involving Windows. It's Docker Desktop what assumes WSL; Docker engine does not. Also, you seem to need Windows Server; IDK if it can be made to work on a Pro version. [1]: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/windowscont...

gregoryl 26 days ago | [–]

Windows containers work* on Windows 11 Pro.

That said, work is a strong word; Windows containers in general are pretty jank.

okanat 38 days ago | [–]

Docker Desktop defaults to WSL2 but it has no assumptions whatsoever. You can run it with HyperV

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