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Docker on WSL2: Developer Ditches Desktop for Linux Sandbox Setup
A developer replaced Docker Desktop with a Linux sandbox on WSL2, citing crashes and memory issues. They separated Docker data onto an external VHDX disk to avoid bloat, keeping the OS and tools on a separate distro. The approach improves performance and reliability for Windows-based development.
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The workaround highlights Docker Desktop's lingering performance issues on Windows, but the manual setup may be too complex for less experienced developers.
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