If there can be a convergence on this topic, I think it might be useful addition to the Devuan FAQ, relevant as it concerns init freedom.
Q: I'm not ready to move to Devuan yet. Can I setup Debian to use sysvinit instead of systemd? A: For Buster (Debian's current stable distribution) the following steps are suggested. apt install -y sysvinit-core elogind apt --purge autoremove [Answers for Jessie, other releases] -- Joel Roth "Welcome to the World Heat Bank, where we store your waste energy and return it with interest." _______________________________________________ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng