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Systemd 257 Released, Here’s What’s New
Systemd 257 released with major updates: revamped tmpfiles purge, JSON public API, improved device handling, and future-proofed kernel support.
21 Years Later, GNU Shepherd Service Manager Hits v1.0
After 21 years, a minimalist yet powerful GNU Shepherd v1.0 service management daemon is live with timed services, log rotation, and more.
Systemd’s systemd-tmpfiles Command Can Put in Danger Your Home Directory
A user reports that running systemd 256's "systemd-tmpfiles" command with the added "--purge" option can delete the home directory's contents.
Systemd 256 Rolls Out with Major Changes
Systemd 256 brings major updates, including deprecated support for cgroup v1, phase-out of System V scripts, and new features like systemd-vpick and importctl.
GNOME OS Migrates to Systemd-Sysupdate
GNOME OS's transition to systemd-sysupdate promises secure and swift updates for a safer, more consistent OS.
Systemd v256 Introduces run0: A Safer Alternative to sudo
Lennart Poettering reveals run0 in systemd v256, a fresh take on secure privilege escalation, aiming to phase out traditional SUID binaries.
After a Recent SSH Vulnerability, Systemd Reduces Dependencies
Recent sshd/xz backdoor (CVE-2024-3094 ) reveals risks in systemd's libsystemd, sparking debate on dependency reduction.
What a Typical Linux Distribution Looks Like in 2023
Navigating Linux in 2023: Which are the most preferred essential components like desktop environment, init system, X and sound server, etc.?
WSL Gets Systemd Support, Here’s How to Enable It
Microsoft has released a new 0.67.6 version of its Windows Subsystem for Linux, which includes long-awaited systemd support.