Are there significant security issues with the new "systemd init" system?

sundialsvcs · 05-19-2016, 08:10 AM

Well, the only constructive thing that could be said or done, since this software by now is very widely used, is to "get involved" with the project, make a case for what should be done better (without "going back to init"

...), make the change and "sell" it to the team, and then ...

... uhh ... put on your flameproof bunny-suit as, in time, your work is also roundingly criticized in public.

Tim Abracadabra · 05-27-2016, 08:32 PM

Wow, with systemd, It is almost like when I mention anything, no matter how really (unintentionally) unrelated to weight or age
with my spouse.. the war starts oO

Personally, I believe in the UNIX/Linux axiom of do one thing and do it well.
(and not force dependency but be compatible)

Just my $.02.

unSpawn · 05-28-2016, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Abracadabra

Just my $.02.

And it's just that and nothing more. Not to the point and not in response to what the OP really asked for (any security problems with Systemd).
Plus I already asked all to please keep this thread on topic.
So not reading a thread is not a valid argument.

elcore · 05-28-2016, 08:17 AM

If someone told me there's a flaw, I'd instantly forget about it. Just like a windows flaw, it's irrelevant to me.
Flaw in the kernel I'd probably report, but some things are better off being left alone, so I'd just ignore it and move on.
Life's too short to waste time on pointless arguments, and what software is valuable to some is vaporware to other, this will not change.
$0.02 or something.

sundialsvcs · 05-30-2016, 10:05 PM

There are flaws in every piece of software of significant size and complexity. If you find a bug, open a ticket.

jamison20000e · 05-30-2016, 10:19 PM

My toasters not secure, anyone can just stick bread in there!

If I need an old system (add: or want something specific) to work I'll run it like an old system(*). Otherwise (not looking under the hood here too often (well Sid so)

) things run fine, thanks!

jamison20000e · 05-30-2016, 10:50 PM

In fact my system (not too fancy a refurbished T420) starts so fast DEs and all—SECONDS, I had to:

Code:

echo "GRUB_INIT_TUNE="480 554 1 494 1 554 4 370 6 10 3 587 1 554 1 587 2 554 2 494 6 10 3 587 1 554 1 587 4 370 4 415 6 494 1 440 1 494 2 440 2 415 2 494 2 440 6 415 1 440 1 494 6 440 1 494 1 554 2 494 2 440 2 415 2 370 4 587 4 554 8 10 1 554 1 587 1 554 1 494 1 554 8 10 2"" | sudo tee -a /etc/default/grub
update-grub

Mitt Green · 06-01-2016, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamison20000e

In fact my system (not too fancy a refurbished T420) starts so fast DEs and all—SECONDS, I had to:

Code:

echo "GRUB_INIT_TUNE="480 554 1 494 1 554 4 370 6 10 3 587 1 554 1 587 2 554 2 494 6 10 3 587 1 554 1 587 4 370 4 415 6 494 1 440 1 494 2 440 2 415 2 494 2 440 6 415 1 440 1 494 6 440 1 494 1 554 2 494 2 440 2 415 2 370 4 587 4 554 8 10 1 554 1 587 1 554 1 494 1 554 8 10 2"" | sudo tee -a /etc/default/grub
update-grub

EBIN!!!

pingu_penguin · 06-02-2016, 08:20 AM

love it hate it , you cant avoid it.

most distros will come with it , people will have to learn it for RHCE or LPIC certifications.

unSpawn · 06-03-2016, 12:20 AM

Closed for going off-topic too much to be of any use.