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• Hacker News1Containerization is a Swift package for running Linux containers on macOSContainerization is a Swift-based package for Apple silicon Macs that enables applications to use Linux containers. It provides APIs for managing OCI images, interacting with registries, creating file systems, and running containerized processes in lightweight virtual machines with sub-second start times and dedicated IP addresses.Implementation approach:Discussion of how each container gets its own Linux VM, with debate around overhead vs security benefits, comparison to shared kernel approaches, and potential performance implications for running multiple containers.Linux ecosystem impact:Debate about whether Linux has "won" given major OS vendors now officially support Linux VMs, with counterpoints about desktop Linux limitations and discussion of Linux's true success in servers/embedded.File system performance:Questions about how the new containerization approach handles filesystem bridging compared to Docker Desktop, with discussion of ext4 vs APFS access and shared directory implementation.
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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