Replacing Systemd with OpenRC in Debian
6 hours ago
- #systemd
- #OpenRC
- #Linux init systems
- The author is not against systemd but feels discomfort with how it integrates new features and takes on responsibilities beyond an init system, such as integrating age verification laws and creating its own system installer.
- They describe installing OpenRC on a Debian Testing laptop, including challenges like apt-get not allowing systemd removal, requiring '--allow-remove-essential', and post-installation issues with boot and hardware (battery and audio).
- The author shares success in converting a systemd service to an OpenRC script and plans to continue testing OpenRC, valuing the Unix freedom to choose what works best.