systemd, sysV and snapshot

[a_freed_man]

I read here that "The only disadvantage to a systemd-only setup is that the MX live system doesn’t work 100% with it (snapshot and the live usb persistence features)."

If I elect to simply make systemd the default init system & leave the sysV init in place, does that also interfere with live USB boot features & snapshot?

I need both systemd and live USB persistence. I've been using Dolphin Oracle's bare systemd only respin, but it doesn't provide official support which some are asking about. I also need to resolve the lack of sound issue and official support may be a better path.

[Huckleberry Finn]

You can make systemd default and use (with SysV staying there). Just the live session won't be in systemd no matter it's your snapshot or the official iso.

[dolphin_oracle]

You can use persistence on a systemd live usb but you have to remove sysvinit.

This is can be accomplished by installing systemd-sysv

The features that don’t work are relatively minor. Mostly having to do with disabling services through live boot codes.

[dolmance41]

i cannot boot to sysvinit. i get a blinking cursor. please help me.

[a_freed_man]

According to the wiki, there should be a "systemd" option under the advanced menu, however I don't see one.

That wiki article is very old and outdated. I remember now, it is a change to linux boot parameters, to add:

init-/lib/systemd/systemd

following quiet splash etc.

[fehlix]

According to the wiki, there should be a "systemd" option under the advanced menu, however I don't see one.

That wiki article is very old and outdated. I remember now, it is a change to linux boot parameters, to add:

init-/lib/systemd/systemd

following quiet splash etc.

Seems a bit confusing thread. The Live GRUB Menu does not provide a systemd boot menu entry, it just boots into what is available and installed. On the installed system you would find an option to select init-system, in case you have more than one init-system installed, which is the default in MX Linux.

[Huckleberry Finn]

@dolmance41 : Please open a new thread. Till then: Do you mean you can boot with systemd? (If yes, boot with that and please post the "Quick System Info" from menu in the new thread.)