AWS – Finch expands support to Ubuntu, streamlining container development across platforms

Today, AWS announced Ubuntu support for Finch, an open source command line tool that allows developers to build, run, and publish Linux containers. Finch simplifies container development by bundling a minimal native client with a curated selection of open-source components.

With the addition of Ubuntu support, Finch now provides a consistent and streamlined container development experience across more Linux distributions, addressing a key pain point for developers who work across multiple environments. Previously, Ubuntu users needed to build Finch from source and handle dependency management, which required additional setup time and coordination across development teams. Now, they can easily install Finch using Ubuntu’s APT package manager. This expansion allows teams to standardize their container workflows and tooling, improving productivity and collaboration across different Linux flavors.

Finch’s Ubuntu support is available in the deb file format for Ubuntu LTS versions. Detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting guides are now available on the project’s website and GitHub repository, ensuring a smoother setup process for users across different Linux distributions. To learn more about using Finch on Linux, read the AWS News Blog.

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