Re: Deadline for jessie init system choice
On Wed 18 Dec 2013 at 14:13:10 +0000, Tom H wrote:
> On Sun, Dec 15, 2013 at 6:19 PM, Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> > The goal to have native systemd support in every package with sysv
> > scripts (if accepted) and a decision on a new init system may be
> > related, but only the first is linked to the time of the freeze. My
> > 'couple of years' might have been spurious but, considering the stated
> > goal might only be realised a day before the freeze (or not at all),
> > the merit of putting a focus on a decision date as pre-freeze isn't
> > clear.
>
> There's no relationship between Debian choosing a default init system
> and having native systemd support in every package that has a sysvinit
> script.
Ok.
> So, as I said up-thread, should the choice be systemd or upstart, the
> earlier that a decision is taken, the better in order to iron out any
> problems.
A sound, common-sense strategy.
> > Even if the decision was made in February/March/April would this imply
> > going into Jessie with a new init system is a realistic possibility?
>
> Why not?
I believe I got my question in first. Insights are welcome.
Reply to: