I'm using Linux Mint and tried to install Docker Desktop to run some localized AI applications. I had about 77 GB of free space, but when I launched Docker Desktop, it loaded for a bit and then showed an error saying it couldn't resize the Docker.raw file due to 'no space left on device'. Now I'm stuck with this app that's taking up space, and I need help figuring out how to resolve this issue and run Docker properly on my system.
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Docker Desktop is just creating a VM which isn’t needed since you can run containers directly on Linux. If you have issues with space, removing Docker Desktop and switching to CLI commands can help a lot. The command line is actually pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it!
You're right, Docker Desktop can cause issues on Linux. You might want to remove any installation files related to it. If you need a graphical interface for Docker, consider using tools like Portainer. They are pretty user-friendly and allow you to manage your containers easily without the VM overhead.
It's better to avoid Docker Desktop on Linux. Instead, install just Docker Engine directly. Docker Desktop runs in a VM which isn't necessary since you're already on Linux. This is especially true for Linux Mint. Just remove Docker Desktop and install the engine; it'll save you a lot of headaches!
Thanks for the tip! I'll uninstall Docker Desktop and try installing Docker Engine instead.
I’ll give the command line a shot! Thanks for the encouragement!