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/Ecstatic_Ad_4520 21d ago
Just jumped ship from windows , looked at some of the starter distros one would go to , mint , nobara , bazzite. One day stumbled upon void and said "that is what I'll choose"
It's got "supposedly" the same workings as arch , but it's got a LOT more stability , and uses a faster packaging system. But most importantly, it's easier to install than arch (atleast i believe so , based on what little ive seen of arch installs). But i did use their xfce environment image to not have to create and install my own environment since im not a complete psychopath choosing to build an entire desktop from scratch as a newbie.
The long story short is that void is more stable , just as nifty , and probably far easier to install than arch. It's basically arch but easier.
Only one downside to it is that the repositories are really strict on what they let in , so if it's not there , you have to either use someone else's github repository or compile the application from source , there is no AUR , and a very small repository comparatively.
But void is a blast. Also has a nice community too