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“Cells” proposal aims to give containers a kernel abstraction
A proposal called “cells” seeks to make containers a kernel-recognized abstraction. Today, the kernel provides components such as namespaces and control groups without a dedicated container structure.
Published on October 29, 2026, the article reports that the kernel has no dedicated container abstraction. Instead, it provides components—including namespaces, control groups, and sandboxing mechanisms—that must be assembled to create a container.
According to the article, earlier efforts to make containers first-class kernel objects made little progress. Josef Bacik’s “cells” proposal is a new attempt. To examine its scope and verify the details, consult the original article on LWN; the supplied material is an automatic translation of content published in the feed.
Original source: Contêineres como objetos reconhecidos pelo kernel