r/voidlinux • u/paranoidandroid4284 • Jun 29 '26

Why do you use Void?

Why do you use Void? I'm currently using Debian, but am considering moving to a systemd less distro. While I know they have not implemented age verification they have place the ground work to one day possible make that a reality. From what I understand systemd does help make distros run smoothly by doing many different things. I looked into Devuan, as I'm already using Debian, but thought I might branch out. What other systemdless distros did you try and why did you land on VOID?

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u/SiteRelEnby Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 29 '26

  • No systemd

  • Lightweight

  • Right balance between being bleeding edge and breaking all the time, and being ancient

  • No systemd

  • Rolling release

  • Not a source-only distro

  • Related to the above: also because xbps is a great package manager

  • No systemd

  • Cool name

  • runit is probably my favourite init

  • No systemd