Explore the future of desktop computing through hypervisor-powered containers in this 24-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Dive into an existing implementation using the Xen hypervisor, comparing it to Docker and LXC. Learn about the advantages of this approach, including solutions to networking quirks, dependency management issues, and security concerns. Discover what works, how it works, what doesn't work, and the potential future developments in this field. Gain insights into topics such as GUI isolation, network management, storage solutions, and memory handling in both Qubes and container environments. Consider the possibilities of integrating Qubes with containers and understand the recommended hardware for optimal performance.
Overview
Syllabus
orion VM
So what is Qubes?
GUI Isolation
Qubes GUI System DOMO
Firefox and a password manager
Vchan/Qubes RPC
Split clipboards
Vault isolation
Network - Qubes
Network - Containers
Qube storage
Container storage
Disposable Qube
Qubes Memory
Containers Memory
Qubes made of containers?
Recommended Hardware
Our Wish list: Container integration
Help wanted
More info
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linux.conf.au
