Charlie StrossMar 20, 2025
So systemd is basically a fifth column attack on Linux, by Microsoft—if you can't squish the upstart, make it indistinguishable from Windows.
https://mstdn.social/@kinderstampfer/114195728076372095
Red Riding Root (@[email protected])

@[email protected] regular reminder that the main systemd person is working at Microsoft.

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Show threadParade du Grotesque 💀Mar 20, 2025

@cstross

Well, I am still using one the few versions of Linux without systemd, so I am doing just fine thank you very much.

Show threadwebhatMar 20, 2025
@ParadeGrotesque @cstross what are you using?
Show threadParade du Grotesque 💀

@webhat

Slackware, of course.

https://www.slackware.com

@cstross

The Slackware Linux Project

Mar 20, 2025 at 6:46pmWeb
Show threadwebhatMar 20, 2025
@ParadeGrotesque @cstross ok, should have guessed
Show threadBilly SmithMar 20, 2025

@webhat @ParadeGrotesque @cstross

There's also Devuan. :D

https://www.devuan.org/

Welcome to devuan.org | Devuan GNU+Linux Free Operating System

Free GNU+Linux base OS. Devuan is a fork of Debian without systemd. Devuan provides a safe upgrade path from Debian, to ensure the right to Init Freedom and avoid entanglement.

Devuan GNU+Linux