From 8bf3c39cd6187112f33552a112231f3d5b61919f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: goulashsoup Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 15:31:00 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify instantly that Docker Desktop for Linux uses its own context (#16105) * Clarify Docker Desktop for Linux custom context Clarifying immediately that Docker Desktop for Linux has its own context would greatly improve the documentation and prevent further misunderstandings regarding allegedly missing images and containers, as well as problems regarding apps that use the default docker socket for communication (e.g. PhpStorm). * Fix Co-authored-by: Allie Sadler <102604716+aevesdocker@users.noreply.github.com> --- desktop/install/linux-install.md | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/desktop/install/linux-install.md b/desktop/install/linux-install.md index 05e21a40ee..9a69a90d74 100644 --- a/desktop/install/linux-install.md +++ b/desktop/install/linux-install.md @@ -11,6 +11,15 @@ redirect_from: > employees OR more than $10 million USD in annual revenue) requires a paid > subscription. +>Important +> +>Docker Desktop on Linux runs a Virtual Machine (VM) so creates and uses a custom docker context `desktop-linux` on startup. +> +>This means images and containers deployed on the Linux Docker Engine (before installation) are not available in Docker Desktop for Linux. +> +>For more information see [What is the difference between Docker Desktop for Linux and Docker Engine](../faqs/linuxfaqs.md#what-is-the-difference-between-docker-desktop-for-linux-and-docker-engine). +{: .important} + This page contains information about general system requirements, supported platforms, and instructions on how to install Docker Desktop for Linux. ## System requirements