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During the install of MX Linux, you can choose between systemd and init. The installer actually boots up and lets you select your preference, which is a great feature. I personally went with the systemd option because I don't know much about init, but it really comes down to personal preference.
fantastic, ever since the Dylan debacle I was looking to at least try a non systemd distro, I will try to install it in a few months on my trashtop we use for kids vids
He never should have touched the electric guitar, but I don't see how that's relevant
I get the Bob Dylan reference, I'm referring to the boot deepthroater that put in the framework for age detection at the OS level that makes future privacy invasions easier.
"Systemd dylan age" should get you more info
You could spin up a vm with mx and see how it works.
I'm half "my computer sucks and I don't want to risk making a mistake and install it on my actual real HD and kill my projects" and half "I prefer just jamming shit on the trashpad" and half "what's your recommended way of spinning up VMs? I'm on debian btw
boxes is great, if you just want to try a distro and are already on linux.
This. For taking distros for a quick spin, boxes is the way to go.
thank you for the rec