Devuan Linux: The Init Freedom that Outranks the Best
In the world of Linux, one distribution stands out for its commitment to “init freedom”. Devuan Linux, the Debian fork, has just announced the release of its first release candidate for its highly anticipated second version, codenamed “ASCII”. With Devuan 2.0, users can expect the ease and stability of Debian, a popular and trusted operating system, without the controversial use of Systemd. This major development comes just months after the beta version was released in February 2018.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Devuan’s first release candidate comes with a range of exciting features and improvements, including a wider selection of Desktop Environments such as XFCE, KDE, MATE, Cinnamon, and LXQT (plus many more available after installation). Looking for a minimal, efficient server setup? No problem. Devuan also offers a “Console productivity” option with over a hundred CLI and TUI utils, as well as a minimal base system – perfect for servers.
And the good news doesn’t end there. Devuan’s expert install option now offers a choice between SysVinit and OpenRC, giving users more control and flexibility over their system.
Devuan has also made sure that its release is accessible to a wide range of users. Ready-to-download images are available for x86 and x86-64 PCs, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, OrangePi, BananaPi, OLinuXino, Cubieboard devices, Nokia N900 handhelds, and some hypervisors. Wherever you’re working, you can trust that Devuan has you covered.
But that’s not all. Devuan’s hardworking team is already planning its next release, “Beowulf”, which will be based on Debian Buster, currently undergoing testing. And for those who crave the thrill of bleeding-edge code, there’s always Devuan’s unstable distribution, “Ceres”, which uses Debian Sid and is perfect for developers and testers. And with Devuan on a close-to-annual release cadence, users can rest assured knowing that they will always have access to the latest and greatest features.
Now is the time to join the tens of thousands of users that Devuan has attracted since its 2017 debut. Don’t wait any longer – experience the freedom and stability of Devuan Linux today.
