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Flatpak updates with systemd

IN-DEPTH: Automatic Update free

You can automate Flatpak updates without a package manager using systemd's services and timers.

Flatpak , package management , Systemd
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A Survey of Init Systems

Init Alternatives

25.05.2021

While most distros ship with systemd, init alternatives exist. Here are a few of the leading init systems available for Linux.

FreeBSD , Linux , Systemd
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Figure 1: The matrix showing how each resolution fared: Blue indicates the winning proposal; pink shows resolutions whose votes did not make quorum. Image: Debian.org

Re-evaluating systemd

Debian's General Resolution

06.01.2020

After five years of use, Debian re-examines systemd support via a general resolution.

DEBIAN , Systemd
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Triggering regular tasks with Systemd

NEWS: Alarm Clock free

Systemd can start timers that automatically perform tasks at specified times. The configuration files are known as timer units.

Administration , HPC , Linux , Systemd
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