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TCB13 , 11 months ago to linux in Should i switch from systemd to another init system, What are the advantages of using another init system?

Systemd vs anything else is mostly controversy, the outlet of a bunch of people that don’t want Linux to evolve, become better and have more flexibility because it violates the UNIX philosophy and/or it is backed by big corp. Systemd was made to tackle a bunch of issues with poorly integrated tools and old architectures that aren’t as good as they used to be. If you look at other operating systems. Even Apple has a better service manager (launchd) than what Linux had with init and friends.

Systemd is incredibly versatile and most people are unaware of its full potential. Apart from the obvious - start services - it can also run most of a base system with features such as networking (IPv4+IPV6, PBR), NTP, Timers (cron replacement), secure DNS resolutions, isolate processes, setup basic firewalls, port forwarding, centralize logging (in an easy way to query and read), monitor and restart services, detect hardware changes and react to them, mount filesystems, listen for connections in sockets and launch programs to handle incoming data, become your bootloader and… even run full fledged containers both privileged and non-privileged containers. Read this for more details: tadeubento.com/…/systemd-hidden-gems-for-a-better…

The question isn’t “what is the benefit of removing this init system”, it is “what I’ll be missing if I remove it”. Although it is possible to do all the above without Systemd, you’ll end up with a lot of small integration pains and dozens of processes and different tools all wasting resources.

TCB13 , 11 months ago to linux in how to interpret this, yay output?

The only possible interpretation is: time to move to Debian. 😜

TCB13 , 11 months ago (edited 11 months ago) to linux in SystemD

Devuan is the outlet of a bunch of people that don’t want Linux to evolve, become better and have more flexibility because it violates the UNIX philosophy and/or it is backed by big corp. Systemd was made to tackle a bunch of issues with poorly integrated tools and old architectures that aren’t as good as they used to be. If you look at other operating systems, even Apple has a better service manager (launchd).

Systemd is incredibly versatile and most people are unaware of its full potential. Apart from the obvious - start services - it can also run most of a base system with features such as networking (IPv4+IPV6, PBR), NTP, Timers (cron replacement), secure DNS resolutions, isolate processes, setup basic firewalls, port forwarding, centralize logging (in an easy way to query and read), monitor and restart services, detect hardware changes and react to them, mount filesystems, listen for connections in sockets and launch programs to handle incoming data, become your bootloader and… even run full fledged containers both privileged and non-privileged containers. Read this for more details: tadeubento.com/…/systemd-hidden-gems-for-a-better…

The question isn’t “what is the benefit of removing this init system”, it is “what I’ll be missing if I remove it”. Although it is possible to do all the above without Systemd, you’ll end up with a lot of small integration pains and dozens of processes and different tools all wasting resources.

TCB13 , 11 months ago to selfhosted in Best current hardware solution for selfhosting?

• Mini PC if you want small hardware that can be bought for cheap second hand, my recommendation goes for HP;
• ARM SBC if you’re crazy about power consumption and you don’t care about having potentially unstable systems and/or spend the same as a second hand mini pc in extras like a case, power supply, adapter for this and for that;
• DIY build with a micro-ATX or micro-ATX board if you’ve the space for it. You can a very powerful machine for less than. Check one of mine here lemmy.world/comment/2676457 ( i5-7400 + 8GB RAM + Board for 70€ second hand)

To be totally direct, SBCs are cool but are a waste of money. You won’t able to get anything with a decent CPU for less than 120€ considering all the accessories they require and at that price range you can get HP or Dell mini PC’s (i5 6th generation) that are WAY more stable and powerful with everything out of the box. Those machines can be found with mobile CPUs so they won’t waste power.

TCB13 , 11 months ago to mildlyinfuriating in What mildly infuriates me is the lack of content control in this sub

The way I see it, the OP is the one crying about his views being oppressed by opposite views… Why do people go for that, why can’t he simply scroll over the posts that offend him? or comment instead of getting all triggered ?

TCB13 , 11 months ago to mildlyinfuriating in What mildly infuriates me is the lack of content control in this sub

Ahaha that’s fair :)

TCB13 , 11 months ago to mildlyinfuriating in What mildly infuriates me is the lack of content control in this sub

So… back to the authoritarian regime style of dealing with issues.

TCB13 , 11 months ago to mildlyinfuriating in What mildly infuriates me is the lack of content control in this sub

I kind of hoped that my reply made it obvious…

TCB13 , 11 months ago to mildlyinfuriating in What mildly infuriates me is the lack of content control in this sub

Who’s he to decide what fits and what doesn’t fit? What if someone else decides his posts doesn’t fit here? Who’s right then?

TCB13 , 11 months ago to mildlyinfuriating in What mildly infuriates me is the lack of content control in this sub

What never ceases to amaze me is how the same arguments that the “antivaxxers, anti-worker propaganda, climate change and fucking antisemitism” use can be applied to all sides and opinions on those subjects ahah

TCB13 , 11 months ago (edited 11 months ago) to mildlyinfuriating in What mildly infuriates me is the lack of content control in this sub

So… your suggestion is turning lemmy into an authoritarian regime that censors whatever you or someone might consider “enraging”. lemmy.world did that with piracy instances… lol. You’re proposing openly banning options/speech that doesn’t conform to your view of the world? Like China, Russia, NK and others do? What’s the point of an alternative to reddit if you turn it into a system that has the same restrictions and centralized control?

Look I’m not saying I agree with the “political” views of that people you mentioned, what I’m saying is that you can’t just censor stuff because it “enrages” you. That would be… turning lemmy into a “safe space” ahaha 😂 😂 😂 😂

TCB13 , 11 months ago to linux in Why do people still recommend Thinkpads for Linux when there are Linux-oriented manufacturers now?

Then you should avoid all brands in general because they misbehave in some aspect.

TCB13 , 11 months ago to linux in Why do people still recommend Thinkpads for Linux when there are Linux-oriented manufacturers now?

Why do people recommend Lenovo computers that are poor quality and fail often instead HP EliteBooks that are rock solid and well designed?

TCB13 , 11 months ago to linux in Why does Linux run so well on ARM

Why does Linux run so well everywhere?

TCB13 , 11 months ago to mildlyinfuriating in Coming to you soon...

Yes but they did it in the past. So… they actually always knew / recorded your history.