I'm trying to start the Docker Engine on my Debian 12 system, but I keep hitting a wall. When I run the `docker version` command, I get a response that shows the client version and API version, but then I encounter a 500 Internal Server Error. This error indicates that there's an issue with the API route and version. The Docker daemon just seems stuck, and after some time, it says Docker has stopped. It was working fine until I restarted my PC. I've tried deleting everything, including all the .docker folders, and I reinstalled Docker Desktop. Initially, it worked until I added Docker to my user group for use with VS Code's Docker extension, then restarted, and now the issue comes back. It's pretty frustrating!
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Same thing happened to me! I had Docker Desktop working fine until I upgraded it. Switching to the CLI version solved my issues.
Seriously, just stick to what the Debian maintainers recommend. Running `apt-get install docker-ce` is the way to go for a hassle-free installation.
I recommend not using Docker Desktop at all. Instead, just install Docker directly on your system by following the guide at docs.docker.com/engine/install/debian/. It's usually much more stable that way.
I’m not too familiar with your specific problem or Debian, but I’d suggest using your distro's package manager to install Docker. If that doesn’t work, the folks at get-docker.com have some good resources. I've heard Docker Desktop can have its issues, especially on Linux.
Why even bother with Docker Desktop on Linux? It’s better to install the CLI version properly. Save Docker Desktop for times you really need it; otherwise, stick to the command line for a smoother experience.
I was just looking for an easy way to manage it, but I'm ready to try the CLI.
Got it, thanks for the suggestion!