Half an year on Alpine: just musl aside
9 days ago
- #System Administration
- #Linux
- #Open Source
- The author switched from Void Linux to Alpine Linux for a more stable distribution with a simpler init system.
- Alpine Linux uses OpenRC and BusyBox, offering a lightweight and fast system, but lacks compatibility with glibc software.
- The author faced challenges with musl (Alpine's libc) compatibility, especially with experimental or proprietary software.
- Despite Alpine's advantages (fast package manager, security-conscious), the author considers returning to Void or switching to Debian for better compatibility.
- The experience highlighted the trade-offs between stability, compatibility, and system simplicity in Linux distributions.