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docs: add verify installation section to Linux Desktop install page#24401
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mohithshuka:fix/24138-clarify-desktop-install-docs

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Description

Added a "Verify your installation" section to the Linux Docker Desktop install page to address unclear post-installation guidance.

Changes made:

  • Added docker --version step to confirm the CLI is working
  • Added docker run hello-world to confirm end-to-end setup works
  • Added docker context ls to confirm desktop-linux context is active

This gives users clear confirmation steps after installing, reducing confusion about whether the installation succeeded.

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Closes #24138

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Document that security_opt accepts multiple syntax forms:
- option=value
- option:value
- bare option (for booleans like no-new-privileges)

Add examples showing all three equivalent forms for no-new-privileges.

Fixes docker#23958
Closes docker#24138

- Added step-by-step verification using docker --version
- Added docker run hello-world to confirm end-to-end setup
- Added docker context ls to confirm desktop-linux context is active
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@github-actions github-actions Bot added area/compose Relates to docker-compose.yml spec or docker-compose binary area/desktop Issue affects a desktop edition of Docker. E.g docker for mac labels Mar 18, 2026
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Closing as this is not necessary. Each individual page under the linux index page has a section called 'Launch Docker Desktop' which helps verify the installation

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Install Docker Desktop docs are not clear

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