Post #608191
2026-02-02 18:07 UTC
After a brief discussion I initiated #systemd updated their stability guarantees to be aligned with the #kernel:
"The kernel has a "don't break userspace" policy [1] which is very easy
to understand and like (even if the details are complicated). [...]
To improve public perception, and to align the docs with practice, let's
make a general promise to keep stability [...]"
It's been that way implicitly for a while and now it's communicated clearly as well.
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/commit/f4dd927e5cc47a88fa427a6e1ce210b1f2350978
Replies (2)
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@zerodogg@hachyderm.io 2026-02-02 20:32
@brauner That’s a very nice and clear document. An interesting read even for a regular user.
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@pemensik@fosstodon.org 2026-02-03 07:37
@brauner is it clear how can I as an user to report an issue and mark it as a regression? Is it considered a regression before the usage of systemd component has started?