systemd: round table

Presenters Luca Boccassi Mike Yuan Zbigniew Jędrzejewski-Szmek Daan De Meyer Lennart Poettering Yu Watanabe Source All Systems Go! 2025 Systemd: More Than Just Init - A Look at Security, Philosophy, and the Road Ahead 🚀 Systemd. It’s a name that evokes strong opinions, but behind the controversy lies a powerful and constantly evolving system. Recently, I attended a presentation diving deep into the project’s health, future direction, and underlying philosophy. Let’s unpack the key takeaways – and why you should care. ...

September 30, 2025 · 4 min

systemd: state of the project

Presenters Luca Boccassi Zbigniew Jędrzejewski-Szmek Source All Systems Go! 2025 🚀 Navigating the Future: A Deep Dive into the Latest Systemd Developments 🛠️ Hey everyone! 👋 We’re back with a breakdown of a recent Systemd presentation, and it’s packed with exciting updates, honest reflections, and a clear roadmap for the future. Let’s dive in! 🌍 Setting the Stage: Acknowledging Challenges & Charting a New Course 🗺️ The presentation kicked off with a candid look at recent challenges. Release 258, while ambitious, proved to be a bit too much, resulting in some instability. This led to a crucial shift: a move towards more frequent, smaller releases. Think of it as a sprint, not a marathon! The goal is to establish a fixed release cadence, aiming to tag an RC1 on November 17th. This commitment to regularity is key for ensuring a more stable and predictable experience for all users. ...

September 30, 2025 · 3 min