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4 Linux init systems that almost replaced systemd (and why they failed) (www.howtogeek.com)

submitted 2 days ago by Sunshine@piefed.ca to c/linux@programming.dev

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[–] realitaetsverlust@piefed.zip 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Honestly, it's kind of a big nothing burger. As long as the distro that you use doesn't actively enforce the age verification, it's just a field that is there and that is really inconsequential.

[–] Ilumar@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

That's the way I see it as well. Some distros are going to want to or be forced to comply with the laws, so offering the option seems sensible on systemd's part.
Systemd is not forcing distros that don't want to comply to use the field.

[–] org@lemmy.org -4 points 1 day ago

Slippery slope of compliance, magat