📰 Fedora Rejects Proposal To Use systemd For Managing Per-User Environment Variables

The Fedora Engineering and Steering Committee "FESCo" this week rejected a change proposal for Fedora 45 that would use systemd's environment generator functionality for managing per-user environment variables...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-Rejects-systemd-Feature

#systemd #fedora

📰 Proposal to Centralize Per-User Environment Variables Under Systemd in Fedora Rejected

It was rejected due to insufficient consideration for systemd-less environments like containers.

🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17312296/fedora-per-user-environment-variables-proposal

#systemd #fedora

📰 Systemd-Free Artix Linux Sees First Release in 2026 with XLibre and PipeWire

Artix Linux 2026.04 distribution is now available for download with XLibre and PipeWire by default, Linux kernel 6.19, and more. Here's what's new!

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/systemd-free-artix-linux-sees-first-release-in-2026-with-xlibre-and-pipewire

#linux #systemd #kernel

📰 Arch-Based Artix Linux 2026.04 Released With XLibre as Default X Server

Arch-based systemd-free Artix Linux 2026.04 is out with XLibre by default and PipeWire replacing PulseAudio in ISOs.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/artix-linux-2026-04-released-with-xlibre-as-default-x-serve/

#linux #systemd #arch

📰 user.* xattrs On Sockets Merged For Linux 7.1 As Sought By GNOME & systemd Developers

On this first day of the Linux 7.1 merge window, among the early pull requests merged were beginning to land the various VFS pull requests submitted by Christian Brauner. Among that code merged is enabling support for user.* extended attributes on sockets...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-User-xattrs-Sockets

#gnome #linux #systemd

📰 Nitrux 6.1 Is Now Available for Download, Powered by Linux Kernel 7.0

Nitrux 6.1 immutable, systemd-free GNU/Linux distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.0, Hyprland 0.55.1, Maui Apps 4.0.3, Calamares 3.4.2 installer, and more.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/nitrux-6-1-is-now-available-for-download-powered-by-linux-kernel-7-0

#gnu #kernel #linux #systemd

📰 openSUSE Releases Agama 21 Installer with Better Network Management

openSUSE releases Agama 21 installer for Tumbleweed and Slowroll with systemd-boot support, better network management, as well as numerous new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/opensuse-releases-agama-21-installer-with-better-network-management

#opensuse #systemd

📰 systemd 261-rc1 Released With OS Installer, IMDS Subsystem & New storagectl

The first release candidate of systemd 261 is out today and it includes yet more features for this Linux init system and service manager...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-261-rc1

#linux #systemd

📰 Alpine Linux Experiments with Systemd Compatibility While Keeping Its Lightweight Identity

by George WhittakerAlpine Linux, one of the most recognizable non-systemd Linux distributions, is reportedly experimenting with an optional systemd compatibility layer, a move that has sparked intense discussion across the Linux community.For years, Alpine has stood apart from mainstream Linux distributions by avoiding both glibc and systemd, instead relying on:musl libcBusyBoxOpenRC as its init systemNow, growing software compatibility...

🔗 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/alpine-linux-experiments-systemd-compatibility-while-keeping-its-lightweight-identity

#linux #systemd

📰 Flatpak’s Future May Leave Non-systemd Distros Behind

Flatpak’s future sandboxing design may depend more heavily on systemd services, putting non-systemd compatibility under question.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/flatpaks-future-may-leave-non-systemd-distros-behind/

#flatpak #systemd

📰 NixOS 26.05 ‘Yarara’ Released with Systemd Initrd by Default and Major Infrastructure Updates

by George WhittakerThe NixOS project has officially released NixOS 26.05, codenamed “Yarara,” continuing the distribution’s unique approach to Linux system management through declarative configuration, atomic upgrades, and reproducible deployments. The release introduces several important platform-level changes, modernized infrastructure components, and continued refinement of the Nix ecosystem.

🔗 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/nixos-2605-yarara-released-systemd-initrd-default-and-major-infrastructure-updates

#linux #systemd

📰 Arch Linux June ISO Is Out with Fresh Kernel and Core Updates

Arch Linux’s June installation image lands with Linux kernel 7.0.10, Pacman 7.1, systemd 260.2, and updated desktop packages.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/arch-linux-june-iso-is-out-with-fresh-kernel-and-core-updates/

#arch #kernel #linux #systemd

📰 KaOS Takes Final Init Step Away from systemd with Dinit RC ISO

KaOS Dinit 2026.06 RC follows months of migration work, replacing systemd as init with a Dinit-based stack.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/kaos-takes-final-init-step-away-from-systemd-with-dinit-rc-iso/

#systemd

📰 KaOS Releases First Dinit-Based ISO, but It's Not Ditching Systemd Entirely

The distro ditches systemd as the init system while keeping some key components around.

🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17357550/kaos-first-dinit-image-release

#distro #systemd

📰 Alpine Linux Experiments with Systemd Compatibility While Keeping Its Lightweight Identity

by George WhittakerAlpine Linux, one of the most recognizable non-systemd Linux distributions, is reportedly experimenting with an optional systemd compatibility layer, a move that has sparked intense discussion across the Linux community.For years, Alpine has stood apart from mainstream Linux distributions by avoiding both glibc and systemd, instead relying on:musl libcBusyBoxOpenRC as its init systemNow, growing software compatibility...

🔗 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/alpine-linux-experiments-systemd-compatibility-while-keeping-its-lightweight-identity

#linux #systemd

📰 MX Linux 25.2 provides possible refuge from AI as well as systemd

MX Linux 25.2 is here, now with kernel 7.0 if you choose – although the Raspberry Pi edition still needs some work.

🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/06/12/mx-linux-252-arrives-with-switchable-init-and-pi-refresh/5255017

#kernel #linux #raspberry #systemd

📰 Someone Forked systemd Over Its New Birth Date Field

Liberated systemd is a fork that reverts systemd’s new optional birthDate support in user records, citing privacy concerns.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/someone-forked-systemd-over-its-new-birth-date-field/

#systemd

📰 AerynOS Lands Versioned Repositories Phase 2 in Major July Update

AerynOS’ latest Unstable Stream update brings Versioned Repositories phase 2, systemd packaging changes, Linux kerrnel 7.1, Plasma 6.7.2, and more.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/aerynos-lands-versioned-repositories-phase-2-in-major-july-update/

#linux #plasma #systemd

📰 "Light" GRUB Alternative Package For Confidential Computing Approved For Fedora 45

A month ago there was a change proposal raised for offering a "light" version of the GRUB2 bootloader for use in confidential computing environments. While there were some differing views on the matter for this alternative, stripped-down GRUB package as opposed to just using other bootloaders like systemd-boot, ultimately, the proposal is now approved...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GRUB-Light-Approved-Fedora-45

#fedora #systemd

📰 AerynOS Gets Linux Kernel 7.1.5, COSMIC 1.5, and Mesa 26.1.6

AerynOS rolls out a new unstable update featuring Linux kernel 7.1.5, COSMIC Desktop 1.5, Mesa 26.1.6, systemd 260.4, and more.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/aerynos-gets-linux-kernel-7-1-5-cosmic-1-5-and-mesa-26-1-6/

#kernel #linux #systemd