Let The Genie Out!!

Presenter: Sakhil Ahamed

ChennaiFoss Jan 2026 Meetup

Why This Talk?

• Containers are everywhere
• Most explanations start too late
• “Lightweight VMs” is misleading
• Understanding fundamentals removes fear

Ground Rule

• No Docker knowledge required
• No Kubernetes knowledge required
• Only curiosity required

We build everything from zero (Not with coding or vibe-coding - Using tools already present on Linux)

What Does Linux Actually Do?

• Linux runs programs
• Programs become processes