The BEST systemd-free Modern Linux: artixlinux + dinit + labwc + noctalia shell
Many are worried for the future of Linux, systemd is the standard de-facto init system for Linux but it is also the most controversial software that could be a backdoor in the future, and age verification is just the beginning.
If you are against systemd endless scope, for political or technical reasons there is still hope, some alternatives are looking at the past some others to a different modern future.
The modern systemd alternative stack
These are components so you can easly replace them.
- Linux distro: ArtixLinux, basically a fork of Archlinux without systemd. it also works with AUR (just check the dependencies).
- Init system: dinit, it works like systemd but without the controversial parts. it supports both system and user services.
- Wayland compositor: Labwc, it is a stacking window manager like in GNOME or Kde, but it doesn't force you to use systemd. It will also be used by XFCE, Cinnamon, Lxqt on Wayland
- Shell: Noctalia, it has everything, widgets, dock, panels,.. and it also works with Hyprland, Niri and Labwc.
Conclusion
A modern alternative Linux is still possible without systemd and it already works!
GitHub - grigio/dinit-labwc
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