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A Word about Systemd

ftware skarnet.org systemd is becoming de facto a standard init system for Linux. But even this choice of words is treacherous, because systemd is much more than an init system.

It's basically an integrated redesign of all the low-level userspace of a Linux system, with great plans to change how software is run and organized. The Unix philosophy, which is to do one job and do it well; The bazaar approach that has made the free software ecosystem what it is today - see below; Cross-platform compatibility. I believe that quality software can only be written by keeping a tight grip on what goes in, with a clear vision about the scope and design of the project, and that can only be achieved with very small teams.

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