systemd
A developer has created a fork of the systemd software to eliminate its newly added support for storing users' birth dates. The project, named Liberated systemd, released its first version shortly after the main systemd project added the feature.
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KaOS has introduced its first release candidate for a Dinit-based ISO, marking a shift away from systemd as the primary init system.
The upcoming Linux kernel version 7.1 is set to introduce support for extended attributes on sockets. This change aims to enable new functionality in GNOME and systemd. The development was reported by Phoronix.
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KDE's new Plasma Login Manager, set to debut in Plasma 6.6 next month, will not support FreeBSD or other BSD systems due to its reliance on systemd. The change, accepted via a merge request, prioritizes compatibility with Linux distributions using systemd. While the Plasma desktop remains available on FreeBSD, users there will continue relying on the existing SDDM login manager.