[manmal]

That certainly works, but Docker will use a Linux VM, right?

[lurking_swe]

yes, unfortunately. Doesn’t really matter for the web apps i’m hosting, but I could see it being an issue for certain apps/workloads!

I suppose you could try running Asashi Linux in the future? I think it only works on m1 and m2 mac’s at the moment but don’t quote me on that.

[manmal]

Orbstack might improve energy consumption for your setup, they are applying some clever hacks.

[manmal]

Yes unfortunately there’s no Linux that runs on the metal on an M4 yet.

[echoangle]

Yes, docker desktop uses a Linux VM to run the containers.