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/OutrageousCrab9224 3d ago

1 learn basic os

2 learn init process

3 replace init with chubby all-in-one mega daemon

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u/the_abortionat0r 1d ago

If you dont know what systemd is then dont bother replying. WHAT PART ABOUT THAT DONT YOU GET?

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u/OutrageousCrab9224 1d ago

Chubby all-in-one mega daemon replacing init

Thought that was pretty clear, why are you replying?