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Re: question about systemd



On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 12:16:57AM +0100, Brian wrote:
> On Fri 10 Oct 2014 at 15:31:35 -0700, Bob Holtzman wrote:
> 
> > On Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 12:16:23PM -0400, James Ensor wrote:
> > > Please reply to the list and not directly to me.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > On Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 11:39 AM, PETER ZOELLER
> > > <peter_zoeller@rogers.com> wrote:
> > > > Hi:
> > > >
> > > > I'm sorry but I shouldn't have to remove systemd but be given a choice as to
> > > > which one I want at the time of the install just as I choose my file system,
> > > > my software, my networking, where I want my boot loader installed, etc.  To
> > > > assume on your part what I need or want and then expect me to counter your
> > > > choice by requiring me to uninstall is rather presumptuous on your part just
> > > > the same approach that I would expect from Microsoft not Linux.
> > > >
> > > > Peter
> > > >
> > > 
> > > I made no assumptions, as I had absolutely nothing to do with the
> > > decision of making systemd the default init system.  I merely point
> > > out that it is possible (and quite easy) for a debian-user to remove
> > > systemd.
> > 
> > What about systemd's entanglement? From what I read here, once it's 
> > installed there are certain programs that depend on it. Not true?
> 
> You are approaching this the wrong way.
> 
> James Ensor claims it is possible and easy for a user to remove systemd.
> Your task is to show that is not; preferably by giving a concrete
> technical example.
> 
> Your mission is not to repeat some of the nonsense you may have read on
> debian-user, query the veracity of those statements and then ask someone
> to comment on your beliefs.
> 
> Constructive contributions *to the topic* are always welcome.

I don't have a task or a mission here. I simply asked a question. 

-- 
Bob Holtzman
Giant intergalactic brain-sucking hyperbacteria 
came to Earth to rape our women and create a race 
of mindless zombies.  Look!  It's working!

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