Using OpenBSD -current is Easy (should you?)

When it comes to operating system release models, there are, generally speaking, two types of people: those who prefer stable releases, and those who prefer rolling. I find myself more in the middle, leaning heavily towards stable, although my preferred model is the one used by OpenBSD, Ubuntu (if you don't stick to LTS) and …

Debian: Switching Init System Easily (OpenRC, Sysvinit, Runit)

June 2023 update: a new, more relevant post on how to switch to sysvinit in Debian Bookworm is available here: https://ianlecorbeau.github.io/blog/debian-bookworm-sysvinit.html Obligatory disclaimer: this is not an anti-systemd post, and it won't be about the pros and cons of each init system because chances are, if you were looking for a post like this, your …