Apple releases new Linux container tools for Mac - Sub-second start times?

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Title: Apple releases new Linux container tools for Mac - Sub-second start times?
Duration: 02:03

Short Summary:

John reviews new open-source tools announced by Apple at WWDC for developing Linux containers on Macs. These tools include a containerization package and a CLI, leveraging Swift and Apple’s virtualization framework to create lightweight, fast-starting VMs for container development and testing (not production). The tools feature x86 emulation via Rosetta 2, enabling compatibility with Intel-based Linux containers, but require Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 15 or newer. This move signals Apple’s continued transition away from Intel hardware.