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This is an excellent writeup explaining without hysterics why systemd is terrible software. Unfortunately, I expect that this post will be brigaded by systemd-a
by belovedeagle 10y ago
This is an excellent writeup explaining without hysterics why systemd is terrible software. Unfortunately, I expect that this post will be brigaded by systemd-apologists anyways, denying newcomers to the debate the opportunity to hear the facts...
- andrewstuart2 10y agoI'm not sure how this comment is helpful to the discussion. As far as I can tell, you'd rather only hear the facts that fit your opinion of systemd as terrible software. I think the obvious right answer is that both sides present only facts and let newcomers decide based on that.
- fapjacks 10y agoI completely agree with you. That would be nice, if people were presented with facts and a choice. But they weren't, and aren't.
- andrewstuart2 10y agoWell, it's never too late to start. :-) As history shows, you can try to suppress truth for a while, but it is usually either unstoppable, or insignificant.
- belovedeagle 10y agoAs the other reply said, the problem is that newcomers aren't allowed to hear the anti-systemd facts, as the systemd gods have already decided that all Linux users (or at least all distros) must bow down and accept them, and no dissenting opinion is allowed to stay on the front page of HN for long (this post has already been brigaded off the front page, apparently).
- fapjacks 10y agoIt could be the "controversial topic" penalty, which is extremely heavy-handed. But I also notice that both anti-systemd and pro-other-init-system posts and comments are barraged with downvotes on all kinds of forums, including HN. It is definitely something that certain people don't want out in the world.