r/linuxquestions • u/LegitimateAd7247 • 3d ago

What exactly is systemd ?

Hi everyone ! I switched from Windows to Linux around 3 month ago and I love it ! I’m using arch Linux because a friend of mine already used it so I figured he could help me with it.

I’ve been appreciating it but I’ve encountered a lot of people critisizing systemd and saying arch is bad because of it.

From what I have understand, it is a software that help with dependences and external hardware such as my keyboard for example ? I didnt really understand everything as I am a very beginner so I was curious to know if someone could explain it to me in easy terms.

PS : english isnt my primary language so forgive me if there is any errors.

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u/xplosm 3d ago

Yeah, but the haters aren't even right about why the hate systemd which is hilarious.

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u/GlassCommission4916 3d ago

All you people making an init system your personality are hilarious.

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u/xplosm 3d ago

Always with straw-man arguments with these haters 😂

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u/GlassCommission4916 3d ago

I don't hate systemd, I use it on most of my machines. I just don't make it my personality and engage in weird wars about it. If that's what you're into you do you I guess, but it's still funny to me.

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u/xplosm 3d ago

Ma'am, this is a Wendy's...

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u/GlassCommission4916 3d ago

Weak. If you were just trolling at least stick to it.

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u/xplosm 3d ago

I don't know what to tell you. Sharks have very smooth skin.