Introduction to Replacing systemd with runit
I’ve always been drawn to exploring alternative init systems, and in 2025, I decided to ditch Ubuntu’s default systemd for runit on my home server. My goal was to simplify the boot process and gain more control over the services running on my server. In this article, I’ll walk you through my experience with replacing systemd with runit, including the challenges I faced and the lessons I learned.
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