Systemd, as versatile as it is, has proven to be a polarizing change in the Linux community.

Adopted in the 8th iteration of the Debian operating system, it has sparked debates that continue to resonate today.

While many appreciate the compact and all-encompassing nature of Systemd, others feel that it betrays the Unix philosophy of "do one thing, and do it well". At the same time, because it centralizes everything, it sadly becomes a prime candidate for hacker attacks...

According to a survey conducted by Slashdot, around 2014, there was a nearly even split between users in favor and against SystemD.

Regardless, Debian users should not be held hostage by such choices, which are contested by many developers and users. It's like being forced to have a Gnome desktop and nothing else is possible...

Users should have the choice to use SysVinit, OpenRC, Runit or Systemd according to their personal preferences.

The emergence of Devuan which offers alternatives like OpenRC and Runit clearly indicates that a portion of Debian users would prefer a version of Debian Linux without SystemD.

It is important for the Debian project to respect and value the preferences of its users.

We ask the Debian leaders to provide an official version of Debian that does not use SystemD as an init system.

Show your support for this cause and help our voices be heard by signing this petition.

This text has been translated from French to English using an online translation tool. We apologize if the wording is not perfect... the important thing is that our desire to be offered an alternative to Systemd is heard.