[jbb555]

Trying to work out which linux dist to switch to. Obviously one that doesn't use systemd. So what choices do I have?

[23david]

Not too many options surprisingly...

Linux from scratch has a runit-for-lfs project here: https://code.google.com/p/runit-for-lfs/

github mirror: https://github.com/inthecloud247/runit-for-lfs

I've also been keeping an eye on voidlinux: http://www.voidlinux.eu

[Xylemon]

Slackware or Gentoo is an option.

[ultramancool]

It seems Debian may stay init-system flexible at least. So there may be an option there.

But consider FreeBSD, it may seem extreme, but if you're willing to make that move then their philosophy may be more in line with yours anyways. Their rc system is great and includes vastly simplified scripts using rc.subr, while still keeping everything as shell scripts. No bloated dbus or similar nonsense required.

[steanne]

i saw an openrc version of manjaro posted in their forums recently.

[n0body]

why not one that uses systemd?

[therealidiot]

perhaps just freedom of choice, knowing that you aren't just being forced to do something