Alpine Linux
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CommentsWhat is Alpine Linux?
Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.
Alpine Linux is a tool in the Infrastructure as a Service category of a tech stack.
Alpine Linux Pros & Cons
Pros of Alpine Linux
- ✓Secure
- ✓Good in containers
- ✓Fast
- ✓Choice of init system
- ✓Does not run glibc binaries
- ✓Excellent Package Manager
- ✓Minimal dependencies
- ✓Musl based
- ✓Small footprint
- ✓Small install footprint
Cons of Alpine Linux
- ✗Cannot install metasploit
- ✗Does not run glibc binaries
- ✗Not for inexperienced users
Alpine Linux Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Alpine Linux?
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning ‘humanity to others’. It also means ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’. The Ubuntu operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of computers.
Debian
Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel or the FreeBSD kernel. Linux is a piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. FreeBSD is an operating system including a kernel and other software.
CentOS
The CentOS Project is a community-driven free software effort focused on delivering a robust open source ecosystem. For users, we offer a consistent manageable platform that suits a wide variety of deployments. For open source communities, we offer a solid, predictable base to build upon, along with extensive resources to build, test, release, and maintain their code.
