? ofc oci images are there, but how does that relate to what i said about porting to jails?
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You mentioned the term OCI, which refers to the Open Container Initiative. It is not a tool but rather a specification for container images. There is a working group focused on FreeBSD Jails within the OCI framework.
The issue you are facing is not the inability to use OCI images on FreeBSD, but rather the challenge of using a Linux-specific image format on FreeBSD. While it is possible to make it work, you may find yourself on a solo mission, as there are already OCI images available for FreeBSD. Others may prefer to use the native tools that are better suited for their needs.
Based on the latest FreeBSD reports, I would like to inform you that there are two other tools available that support OCI and have their own centralized repositories. You may find your specific image on AppJail or Pot to help resolve your issue.
Regarding Podman, it is designed specifically with Linux in mind, and using it on FreeBSD may not yield the best results. Others in this chat have indicated that it is not the right tool for your requirements in a FreeBSD environment.
You are correct about the importance of saving time, which is one of the reasons why full OS virtualization exists on FreeBSD. If you are more familiar with a specific tool and image that only works on Linux, it may be worth considering a switch to Linux. If you prefer a homogeneous environment, you could run Linux on top of FreeBSD.
However, the recommended solution is to use the native tools for OS-level virtualization on FreeBSD and to seek your image on AppJail, Pot, or other applications, or even contribute to building one.