Podman v6.0.0
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Podman v6.0.0 modernizes networking, machines, Quadlets, and config for containers.
Podman v6.0.0 transitions slirp4netns and iptables toward Netavark, Pasta, and nftables, with experimental Pesto rootless port forwarding preserving source IP. Podman Machine adds an `os update` command and better multi-provider support. Quadlets gain REST API support, improved file tracking, and expanded .volume features. Config file handling improves for multi-user environments. Docker compatibility updates and refined command output aid migration.
What commenters are saying
Commenters generally praise Podman but cite Docker's stronger brand and inertia as why it remains more popular. Some report friction: SELinux volume mounts requiring `:Z` or `:X` flags fail with docker-compose; rootless operation on Ubuntu and macOS had reliability issues. Others note podman works well on Linux and is a near drop-in replacement. A few mention preferring Orbstack or Colima on macOS over both.