docs: update Alpine musl descriptions#2497
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Leaving in draft, pending PR #2496 I will later rebase to make reviewing the complete text more meaningful so that it shows a final version rather than a snippet of changes. |
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Description
Convert the musl-related information in the README node:alpine section to a shorter form.
Remove the opinion that "this variant is a very safe choice".
Motivation and Context
The README node:alpine section refers to the use of
muslinstead ofglibcand suggests that it is a safe choice.This is in contrast to:
glibc(Debian, and related distros such as Ubuntu & Fedora) that do not run undermuslmuslonx64only (see Node.js BUILDING > Platform list), compared to wide support by Node.js forglibcon multiple architectures as Tier 1 / 2 support typeThe original text was posted 10 years ago and includes a level of detail that is not necessary for selection or use of
node:alpineDocker images.Testing Details
N/A - documentation change only
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