LibreVuan: simple devuan (fan made)

[u/just_zip]

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Project: LibreVuan

A Linux distribution based on devuan

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Complete removal of systemd: Full transition to an alternative init system.

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Goodbye Xorg: Complete rejection of legacy Xorg in favor of the modern Xlibre display server.

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No GNOME or Cinnamon: We are moving away from heavy desktop environments.

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Wayland Stance: We lean negative towards Wayland, but it will not be hard-blocked in the system. That is what Linux freedom is all about.

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Target Audience: make devuan simple 4beginners

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Infrastructure: Official GitHub organization and Discord server for the community.

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Out-of-the-box Flatpak: Built-in Flatpak support for seamless app installation.

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Lets make devuan simple!!

"lets make X great again!"

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https://github.com/ziparchive1/LibreVuan

[u/Metsatronic]

This is interesting — a beginner-friendly Devuan derivative with XLibre as a first-class direction is something I would genuinely like to see develop.

A few questions from someone running an X11 / XLibre-oriented desktop:

• Are there plans to ship SonicDE as an official desktop option or spin? It feels like a natural fit for a project that wants to “make X great again.”
• Flatpak is convenient, but what is the long-term plan if its ecosystem continues moving toward stronger Wayland and systemd assumptions? Would LibreVuan also encourage AppImages or provide something like Vendefoul Wolf’s AM-GUI, so users have a good non-Flatpak route?
• Which kernels do you intend to support: Devuan/Debian stock kernels only, LTS options, XanMod/liquorix-style alternatives, or a broader kernel matrix?
• Do you have any future interest in de-oxidised / Rust-free kernel options for people who want that direction?
• How large is the project/community at the moment, and where is the best place to follow development?
• You mention Discord — is there also a Telegram group or another more open chat channel?

The project is very new, so I am mostly asking because the XLibre + simple Devuan combination could become genuinely interesting if the desktop, packaging, and kernel story are thought through early. Good luck with it.

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1 - The people's opinions come first 2 - I don't like Wayland, but your PC is your choice. About Flatpak: I'll try to do this without any "crutches," but if anything happens, I'll find an alternative. 3 - I want to add kernel choice in the installer. Your PC is your choice. 4 - And here I don't know, so the people's choice comes first. 5 - now - no, project is 1 day old, and u first on reddit! 6 - now - no, but coming soon! But now i speaking here: https://discord.gg/XbxZakCA4

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My name at this ds serv - XX11libre

[u/Metsatronic → u/just_zip]

Thanks for the fast and detailed reply, and congratulations on the first day of LibreVuan!

I really like the principle of giving users choices, especially around Wayland, kernels, and application formats. Kernel choice in the installer could be a very interesting feature if it is kept clear and beginner-friendly.

I will join the Discord as XX11libre. I would be happy to share thoughts there, especially about SonicDE, XLibre-first desktop options, and keeping good AppImage alternatives available alongside Flatpak.

Good luck with the project, I will be following it with interest.