Update documents with note about container-to-host networking.#1482
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- Currently we need to use `pfctl` to create the packet filter rule for container-to-host networking (`host.docker.internal`). This approach unfortunately has a few limitations that require documentation.
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Nit but should we link to what Private Relay is?
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I'm not sure how stable https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-icloud-private-relay-mchlecadabe0/mac is (and it's an release-specific link).
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…#1482) - Currently we need to use `pfctl` to create the packet filter rule for container-to-host networking (`host.docker.internal`). This approach unfortunately has a few limitations that require documentation.
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container/docs/technical-overview.md
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was this troubleshooting.md file intended to be included in the PR? it's now a broken link :-/
[update: filed as #1604 ]
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pfctlto create the packet filter rule for container-to-host networking (host.docker.internal). This approach unfortunately has a few limitations that require documentation.Type of Change
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See above. Documentation-only change.
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