Building Linux Distributions for Fun and Profit

Explore the world of Linux distributions in this 30-minute conference talk from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2021. Delve into the debate between general-purpose and specialized Linux distributions, examining their roles in Kubernetes environments. Learn about the impact of distribution choices on both nodes and containers, and gain insights from speaker Margarita Manterola's 15+ years of experience building Linux distributions. Discover the manageability and security implications for cloud-native applications at scale, and understand the evolving boundaries between base operating systems and containers. Gain valuable knowledge on keeping your systems up-to-date and optimized for container workloads.