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Linux, the powerhouse behind countless servers and desktops worldwide, relies heavily on an initialization (init) system to bootstrap user space and manage system processes after booting. Traditionally, this role was fulfilled by SysVinit, the standard init system derived from the UNIX System V operating system. However, the evolving complexity and needs of modern computing systems have led to the development of systemd, which has increasingly become the default init system for many Linux distributions. This article explores the transition from SysVinit to systemd, discussing the intricacies and implications of this pivotal change.
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