docs: add usage in Coder (#5975)

* docs: add difference between Coder

Add a short block explaining the difference between code-server and
Coder.

* docs: add new doc coder.md under Install

This adds a new doc explaining how to install code-server in a Coder
workspace using Terraform.
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- [Is multi-tenancy possible?](#is-multi-tenancy-possible)
- [Can I use Docker in a code-server container?](#can-i-use-docker-in-a-code-server-container)
- [How do I disable telemetry?](#how-do-i-disable-telemetry)
- [What's the difference between code-server and Coder?](#whats-the-difference-between-code-server-and-coder)
- [What's the difference between code-server and Theia?](#whats-the-difference-between-code-server-and-theia)
- [What's the difference between code-server and OpenVSCode-Server?](#whats-the-difference-between-code-server-and-openvscode-server)
- [What's the difference between code-server and GitHub Codespaces?](#whats-the-difference-between-code-server-and-github-codespaces)
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> We use the data collected only to improve code-server.
## What's the difference between code-server and Coder?
code-server and Coder are both applications that can be installed on any
machine. The main difference is who they serve. Out of the box, code-server is
simply VS Code in the browser while Coder is a tool for provisioning remote
development environments via Terraform.
code-server was built for individuals while Coder was built for teams. In Coder, you create Workspaces which can have applications like code-server. If you're looking for a team solution, you should reach for [Coder](https://github.com/coder/coder).
## What's the difference between code-server and Theia?
At a high level, code-server is a patched fork of VS Code that runs in the