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by jbb555 3525 days ago
If you have windows "Pro".... Which most people won't have.
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pjmlp 3525 days ago
The target audience of Docker are developers.

As someone that develops software for Windows since the version 3.1, I don't get why professional developers would use the consumer version of Windows.

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AlexeyBrin 3525 days ago
> I don't get why professional developers would use the consumer version of Windows.

Because most computers/laptops come preinstalled with Windows Home.

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jdboyd 3525 days ago
A Windows Home to Windows Pro upgrade is available in the Windows Store or elsewhere.
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pjmlp 3525 days ago
The keywords are "professional developers".
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AlexeyBrin 3525 days ago
I wasn't disagreeing with you, I was just pointing the reason why a lot of coders are stuck with Windows Home.
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pjmlp 3525 days ago
Yes, but when coders buy a computer for work, they should take care to buy one with professional version.

That is what I do.

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dboreham 3525 days ago
Because: money.
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pjmlp 3525 days ago
I get it, rather get others to pay for our work while we use tools for free.
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jazoom 3525 days ago
Or if you're an "insider"
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baldfat 3525 days ago
My free Windows 10 is Pro?
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