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The Linux kernel, when it boots, will perform all its setup, then launch a program. That program has traditionally been `/sbin/init` which launches all backgro

The Linux kernel, when it boots, will perform all its setup, then launch a program. That program has traditionally been `/sbin/init` which launches all background things that need to be running, including your `getty`'s for console login, your `sshd` for SSH login, and your `gdm`'s or what not for GUI login. Lately it's `systemd` which does the same in a less simple but more flexible/featureful manner. Here, there is literally no other process running but Emacs - it's your "login shell." This is the first step in replacing `systemd` with `emacs`, and it will take less space and be easier to use. /s

HeckFeck 4y ago
Finally, I get to write my init scripts in Emacs Lisp!
- samus 4y ago
  You know, .emacs bankruptcy is a thing... https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/DotEmacsBankruptcy https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/DotEmacsBankruptcy
  - throwanem 4y ago
    "Build one to throw away. You will anyway."
    - samus 4y ago
      As in software engineering, the art is to build a solution that can be easily taken apart for spare parts when it becomes time to change or refactor it.
bigdict 4y ago
This is the only actually helpful comment, thank you.