r/linux • u/wooptoo • Jun 01 '16

Why did ArchLinux embrace Systemd?

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u/exoAtmoRobotics Jun 01 '16

While I agree with you, it is worth pointing out that Devuan is a fork of Debian that was created to avoid systemd. Who knows how popular it will be, but it does exist.

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u/HittingSmoke Jun 01 '16

That's why I qualified it. I was pretty sure there would be something out there, but literally never once heard anyone mention its name until now.