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*Cries in 8GB Macbook*
If containers are part of your work then you wouldn't buy a 8GB RAM unupgradable device anyway.
No, but the company's IT would buy a 16GB Macbook for you that isn't even initially compatible with the images/containers you need to work with. Ask me how I know >.>
You're right. I wouldn't, but someone did for me!
If it's a work computer, tell your IT department it's getting in the way of your job.
Bad IT departments are a PITA.
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