What is the difference between running a container in Linux and Ubuntu?

Launching a container in Linux and Ubuntu essentially does not differ, as Ubuntu is a Linux distribution. The main differences may arise due to system settings, kernel version, installed software, and container engine configuration (e.g., Docker).

In Ubuntu, the necessary packages for working with containers are usually pre-installed or easily installed, whereas in other Linux distributions, additional configuration may be required.

Thus, the difference is not in the process of launching the container itself, but in the environment and OS settings, which can affect performance, security, and the availability of containerization features.