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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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systemd being mainstream is alarming and goes against the philosophy of linux (lemmy.ml)

submitted 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) by OppressedBread@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I know I'm not the only one that said this but I really can't stand how systemd is becoming "the norm" init system for every major distro, this is bad.

it is especially bad when certain apps are built specifically for systemd, locking users behind a specific init system and compatibility issues spark because you don't use a mainstream one , this doesn't go with the idea of Linux, which is having "freedom" with your os, picking and choosing what goes on and off while still being usable.

I switched to artix Linux with openRC a while ago the moment systemd added code for potential age verification, they called it malicious compliance but I really didn't like the smell of that, now I'm fighting tooth and nail with some applications because they're systemd dependent, resulting in me creating custom scripts to mitigate their issues.

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[–] talkingpumpkin@lemmy.world 23 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (1 children)

this doesn’t go with the idea of Linux, which is having “freedom” with your os

Err... it's "freedom" as in "you are free to run your own system using whatever software you wish" not "freedom" as in "distros and devs have a duty to support your freedom to run any specific software you happen to like".

Let's turn down the entitlement dial a bit.

[–] OppressedBread@lemmy.ml 3 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

didn't say that distros have to bend for my will in regards to needing to include options other than systemd, everyone is free to publish whatever they wish and If I don't like it, I won't use it, simple as that.

I'm just expressing a concern where over relying on one init system will limit options

[–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 5 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

The only option limiter to ever exist in Linux is the amount of free time maintainers have and the effort they're willing to spend.

(This is a convoluted way to tell you that if you want more "anything" independence you should contribute)

[–] OppressedBread@lemmy.ml 3 points 7 hours ago

man i love contributing to open source projects so much, its my way of saying thank you to the developers if I don't plan on supporting them through donations