feat: switch default init from OpenRC to Dinit
All approaches to keep OpenRC as default failed: - --ignore: pacman ignores it during fresh install provider resolution - --assume-installed=init-logind: ALPM doesn't check assume-installed for virtual providers - --ask=12: infinite loop (pacman re-adds elogind-dinit after each removal) - dummy package in custom repo: init-rc conflict hits via different path Dinit works because pacman --noconfirm naturally picks elogind-dinit (alphabetically before elogind-openrc), pulling dinit-rc which has no conflict. All inits (OpenRC, Runit, S6) remain selectable in the online installer. Changes: - buildiso: INITSYS='dinit', remove --assume-installed/--ask hacks - basestrap/main.py, packages/main.py: remove same hacks - profile.yaml: antergos-live-dinit for dinit, move openrc pkg to init-specific - packagechooser.conf (x2): default=Dinit, Dinit first in item list - packagechooser_dm.conf: *-dinit instead of *-openrc - README.md, README.pl.md, docs/*: update all OpenRC-first references - AGENTS.md: document dinit as default
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# Dinit
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**Dinit** is a modern init system designed for speed and correctness. Written in C++, it focuses on parallel service startup and dependency management without the bloat of systemd or the complexity of S6.
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**Dinit** is a modern init system designed for speed and correctness. Written in C++, it focuses on parallel service startup and dependency management without the bloat of systemd or the complexity of S6. **Dinit is the default init system in Antergos NeXT.**
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## Philosophy
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- Not widely adopted by major distros yet
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- Popular in DIY Linux builds (Linux From Scratch, custom embedded)
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- Available in Artix as an alternative init
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- Default init in Antergos NeXT; available in Artix as an alternative
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## Key concepts
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- You want the fastest possible boot
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- You like declarative config (YAML-like)
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- You want automatic dependency resolution
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- You don't mind a less mature ecosystem
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- You're fine with a newer, actively developed init system
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Stick with OpenRC if:
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- You want maximum stability and community support
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- You prefer shell scripts you can read and debug
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- You don't care about shaving seconds off boot time
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OpenRC is also available if you prefer shell scripts and a longer track record.
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## Learn more
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Antergos NeXT lets you choose between **four** init systems during installation. This page explains each one so you can pick what suits you.
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> Don't know what init to choose? **Stick with OpenRC** — it's the default, it's well-tested, and it's what most Artix users run.
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> Don't know what init to choose? **Stick with Dinit** — it's the default, it's fast, and it's what Antergos NeXT ships with. OpenRC is also available if you prefer a more traditional approach.
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## The inits
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| Init | Philosophy | Complexity | Speed | Used by |
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|------|-----------|------------|-------|---------|
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| [Dinit](dinit) | Modern, dependency-based | Medium | Very fast | Antergos NeXT, Artix, new projects |
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| [OpenRC](openrc) | Simple, modular, Unix-like | Low | Fast | Gentoo, Artix, Devuan, Alpine |
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| [Dinit](dinit) | Modern, dependency-based | Medium | Very fast | New projects, minimal systems |
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| [Runit](runit) | Minimal, reliable, Unix-like | Low | Very fast | Void Linux, AntiX |
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| [S6](s6) | Supervision-based, secure | Medium-High | Very fast | New projects, embedded |
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| If you want... | Pick... |
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| Something familiar and well-documented | OpenRC |
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| The fastest boot possible | Dinit or S6 |
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| Something familiar and well-documented | OpenRC |
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| The simplest, most Unix-like approach | Runit |
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| Advanced supervision and process management | S6 |
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The best part? If you break something with services, you can always fix it — service management is much simpler than kernel config or package management.
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> **Pro tip**: If you're dual-booting or using a VM, try all four inits. Install a test system with OpenRC first, then reinstall with Dinit, then Runit, then S6. See which one feels right.
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> **Pro tip**: If you're dual-booting or using a VM, try all four inits. Install a test system with Dinit first, then reinstall with OpenRC, then Runit, then S6. See which one feels right.
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## Init system selector (online)
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Users choose from: **OpenRC**, **Runit**, **S6**, **Dinit**.
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Users choose from: **Dinit**, **OpenRC**, **Runit**, **S6**.
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Implemented as a `packagechooser` instance with `method: netinstall-add` — the selected init pulls its associated packages.
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# OpenRC
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**OpenRC** is the default init system in Antergos NeXT. It's used by Gentoo, Artix Linux, Devuan, Alpine Linux, and other non-systemd distros. It's proven, well-maintained, and about as simple as an init system can get while still being feature-rich.
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**OpenRC** is one of four init systems available in Antergos NeXT (the default is **Dinit**). It's used by Gentoo, Artix Linux, Devuan, Alpine Linux, and other non-systemd distros. It's proven, well-maintained, and about as simple as an init system can get while still being feature-rich.
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## systemd vs OpenRC at a glance
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### `etc/calamares-online/settings.conf`
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Two `packagechooser` instances:
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- `packagechooser@init` — init system (OpenRC, Runit, S6, Dinit) via netinstall-add
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- `packagechooser@init` — init system (Dinit, OpenRC, Runit, S6) via netinstall-add
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- `packagechooser@desktop` — DE selection via legacy method
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### `etc/calamares-online/modules/packagechooser_init.conf`
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