Add Linux Distribution Support

[Virviil]

Description

Improve Linux compatibility across different distributions and package managers, ensuring oci2git works seamlessly on various Linux environments.

Tasks

• Test compatibility across major Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS, Arch, etc.)
• Handle different package manager ecosystems for container engines
• Add distribution-specific installation instructions
• Improve container engine detection for various Linux setups
• Handle different default paths and configurations across distributions
• Add system integration features (desktop files, man pages, etc.)
• Optimize for different init systems and service managers

Skills Required

• Rust programming
• Linux systems administration
• Package management knowledge (apt, yum, pacman, etc.)
• Understanding of Linux filesystem hierarchy

Distribution Considerations

• Debian/Ubuntu: APT package management, snap packages
• Red Hat/Fedora: DNF/YUM package management, RPM packages
• Arch Linux: Pacman, AUR packages
• SUSE: Zypper package management
• Alpine: APK package management, musl libc
• Container-focused: CoreOS, Flatcar, etc.

Areas of Focus

• Container engine detection and integration
• Default path handling across distributions
• Dependency management and installation guidance
• System service integration options
• Performance optimization for different Linux kernels

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