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@@ -32,8 +32,14 @@ runtime:
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Docker in daemon mode has specific kernel requirements. For details,
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check your distribution in [*Installation*](../#installation-list).
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-In general, a 3.8 Linux kernel (or higher) is preferred, as some of the
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-prior versions have known issues that are triggered by Docker.
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+In general, a 3.8 Linux kernel is the minimum requirement for Docker, as
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+some of the prior versions have known issues that are triggered by Docker.
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+Linux kernel versions older than 3.8 are known to cause kernel panics and
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+to break Docker.
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+
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+The latest minor version (3.x.y) of the 3.10 (or a newer maintained version)
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+Linux kernel is recommended. Keeping the kernel up to date with the latest
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+minor version will ensure critical kernel bugs get fixed.
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Note that Docker also has a client mode, which can run on virtually any
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Linux kernel (it even builds on OS X!).
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unclejack