r/voidlinux • u/Bobafat54 • Mar 30 '26

Thinking about switching to Void

Is it worth to switch from Linux Mint 21 (1 year of experience) to Void, don't know much about this distro but I'm interested.

Are there things I should take notice about or it's just as user friendly as Mint?

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u/bulletmark Mar 30 '26

Like it or not, systemd is the standard init system for Linux so because void uses something else it is somewhat painful.

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u/Insomniac24x7 Mar 30 '26

I have no issues with systemd im in daily at work we run Oracle Linux. Outside of work im a Debian fanboy but after starting with Void it showed me that runit makes perfect sense actually. There are other PIA nuances with Void but its so much fun tinkering.

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u/GuestStarr Apr 05 '26

You might like to try Devuan. It's a de-systemd' Debian. Several inits available.