On Wed, 21 Oct 2015 14:36:57 -0700 Matt Graham <mhgra...@crow202.org> wrote:
> On 2015-10-21 12:05, Steve Litt wrote: > > I recently switched over to Void Linux, a KISS principle distro much > > closer to Slack than to Ubuntu, but with an oustanding, full > > dependency handling package manager. So far, I really like it. > > I've put together a bunch of tips for installing and using Void, so > > that the next guy has an easier time than I did: > > http://troubleshooters.com/linux/void/voidtips.htm > > Interesting. I guess this could be another alternative to the > creeping "systemd is everywhere" thing. Yes. For those who prioritize keeping systemd off their machine, Void is one of the few distros (along with Funtoo and Devuan and maybe Slackware) who have stated unequivocally that they won't use systemd as PID1 in the future. I've even heard various people in talking about bringing systemd or a systemd like thing into FreeBSD. It's also a nice place for people who don't like sysvinit. Every program that could be used as a daemon installs a runit directory, under /etc/sv, containing a tiny conf script (usually about 4 lines) and a tiny run script (usually about 4 to 8 lines). Symlink that directory to a same-named directory within /run/runit/runsvdir/current/ and the daemon starts, and you're able to manage it with the sv command. SteveT Steve Litt October 2015 featured book: Thriving in Tough Times http://www.troubleshooters.com/thrive --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss
