Unsung Hero of the Cloud Native Revolution: Container Linux Then and Now

Explore the evolution and impact of container-optimized Linux distributions in this insightful conference talk. Delve into the origins of CoreOS, a minimal Linux distribution designed for running containers, and its role in the early cloud native revolution. Learn about the defining characteristics of container-optimized Linux and how it transforms the experience of running software like Kubernetes compared to traditional enterprise Linux. Discover a comprehensive "family tree" landscape of container Linuxes widely used in the community today, comparing their philosophies and approaches. Gain valuable insights into current active areas of development and innovation in the container Linux space, presented by Vincent Batts from Microsoft Azure.