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Why use something other than SystemD? (piefed.world)

submitted 5 days ago by daggermoon@piefed.world to c/linuxquestions@lemmy.zip

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I'll admit I have used Artix, Peppermint OS (Devuan), and Void Linux because I thought the idea of a SystemDless distro sounded cool. It wasn't because I had a problem with SystemD. It's more so that I love that numerous options exist for different system components. For me it's sad to see that certain features or applications require SystemD be present. I like SystemD, just to be clear. I also like the freedom to choose. Maybe, i'm missing something. What do y'all think? What do you use and why? If you use OpenRC or something, why? I'm guessing most people use SystemD and don't give it any thought which is fair.

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[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I worked in the industry before Systemd.

Systemd fills a niche it manufactured. It fills it poorly, supplanting established and reliable incumbents with something that is neither. In a world where Unix tools do one thing and well, Systemd does all things marginally.

Nfsroot. Portable skills. Clear source of truth. Pick one.

[–] daggermoon@piefed.world 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

What innit do you recommend?

[–] msokiovt@lemmy.today 0 points 4 days ago

For systemd refugees, dinit and OpenRC are your best options.

If you want something like systemd, SysV might be a good option.

If you want something with a curve of sorts, S6.