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Post #1995421

2026-04-02 02:39 UTC

> I wouldn't call systemd just an init system to begin with, though that was the initial project goal. Scope creep. You're describing scope creep.

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  • @anyhow2503@lemmy.world 2026-04-02 07:12

    No, though parts of systemd have a scope creep issue, that's not what I'm describing. I'm talking about Poettering deciding to create a service layer for Linux after stealing some ideas from MacOS. Reducing that to "scope creep" is misleading at best and feeds into the "systemd is a monolithic application" concern trolling at worst.

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  • @WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 2026-04-03 21:01

    it is quite obviously not scope creep, as the systemd init system does not contain a DNS resolver. the systemd family of tools does contain one, because the creators decided to create one with functionality not existing in alternatives. but the init system does not have a built in DNS resolver.

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  • Which goes against the do one thing and do it well philosophy that helps to keep things stable and secure.

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