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NSL runs multiple Linux development distros in containers on one VM

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NSL uses a single VM hosting systemd-nspawn containers and provides host file edits and port sharing for multiple Linux development instances. It offers an approach to isolating development environments without repeatedly changing the host installation.

What: NSL runs Linux development machines in containers on a shared VM, allowing developers to leave the host system unchanged.
How: Machines use systemd-nspawn, persist packages and files between sessions, and can access host files or forward ports to the host.
Why it matters: This setup offers isolated development environments across multiple Linux distributions, with a separate VM option for untrusted software.

NSL runs development containers inside a shared VM and connects them to the host. Sketched from the article's own text.

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