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Distrobox vs SmartOS

A side-by-side look at Distrobox and SmartOS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Distrobox

Distrobox

Os & Utilities

Distrobox is an open-source tool that allows users to run different Linux distributions and software containers as containers within their main Linux distribution. It makes it easy to try out other distros and software without having to reboot or set up virtual machines.

containersvirtualizationlinux-distributionssandboxing
SmartOS

SmartOS

Os & Utilities

SmartOS is an open-source operating system designed for cloud computing environments. It is built on top of the Illumos kernel, a derivative of Solaris, and enhances security, virtualization, storage, and networking features.

virtualizationcloud-computingopen-source

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