Talk Intermediate Apache 2.0

Docker Desktop Wants a Subscription. Your Workflow Doesn't Have to Pay for It

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Session Description

Docker Desktop quietly became paid for teams, and a lot of devs just... kept paying. Podman Desktop runs daemonless and rootless out of the box. Rancher Desktop bundles containerd and lets you switch runtimes on the fly. Both are free, both are production-ready so why are you still on Docker Desktop?

Key Takeaways

Docker Desktop requires paid licenses for larger companies.
Podman offers a daemonless, rootless, security-focused container experience.
Rancher Desktop is ideal for local Kubernetes + container development.
All three tools now support similar container workflows.
Choose Podman for security; choose Rancher Desktop for Kubernetes development.

References

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aakash-dhakshnamoorthy-6909991ab_fossunited-opensource-iitmadras-activity-7459198656550932480-Is3S?

Session Categories

Knowledge Commons (Open Hardware, Open Science, Open Data etc.)

Talk License: Apache 2.0

Speakers

Aakash Dhakshnamoorthy AI/ML Engineer | Zenardy Technology

I am Aakash Dhakshnamoorthy, an AI/ML Engineer & Strategist in the R&D Department at Zenardy Technologies and an Oracle Certified GenAI Professional and Data Scientist. My expertise spans Python, Generative AI, DevOps, Jenkins, React, and JavaScript, with a strong focus on Generative AI application development and AI Agent workflows.

I am a winner and mentor of the Smart India Hackathon 2022 and was among the Indian nominees for the UNESCO India Africa Hackathon. Over the years, I have actively contributed to the AI and technology ecosystem through speaking engagements, mentorship, and community initiatives.

I have been a speaker at events including the Global AI Bootcamp, Dev Summit, Microsoft AI workshops, and Google AI Agent workflow sessions, where I share insights on AI, cloud technologies, and emerging innovations.

I have also delivered sessions on AI, Machine Learning, Azure, Google Cloud, and AI Agents for college students and aspiring developers. As a mentor in multiple AI-focused hackathons, I enjoy helping participants solve real-world problems using AI technologies.

As an open-source enthusiast, I actively contribute to the developer ecosystem as a core member of the Elasticsearch Chennai community and through my involvement with FOSS United and Google Developer Groups, collaborating on initiatives that promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and open technology adoption.

Beyond my professional work, I am passionate about teaching underprivileged students, participating in environmental initiatives, and exploring painting and design blending creativity with technology to innovate and inspire.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakash-dhakshnamoorthy-6909991ab/

Bhavya Srii Software Engineer | ILink Digital

I am Bhavya Srii, a Software Engineer at iLink Digital, specializing in Data Engineering with expertise in PySpark, Python, SQL, and Microsoft Fabric. I focus on building scalable data pipelines and AI-driven solutions that enable efficient and intelligent data workflows.

I am also an open-source enthusiast and actively mentor college students, helping them grow in technology and encouraging them to contribute to the developer community.

As a finalist at the Smart India Hackathon and a speaker across communities like Google Developer Groups Chennai, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experiences in Data Engineering, AI, Cloud Technologies, and emerging tech trends.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavya-srii-ananthasayanam-263958214?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android