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SysVinit 3.16 has been released with minor fixes as alternative init systems gain renewed attention. MX Linux and Devuan are emphasizing switchable or non-systemd init options, reflecting ongoing debate over systemd's dominance in Linux distributions.
what's happening
·SysVinit 3.16 ships with bug fixes and maintenance updates
·MX Linux 25.1 now offers users choice between multiple init systems
·Devuan 6.1 targets users seeking init freedom without systemd dependency
·Four historical init alternatives explored for why they failed to displace systemd
·Growing distro support for init system flexibility on Debian 13 base
drawn from Linuxiac, The Register, Phoronix, BetaNews · updated 103d ago