Systemd 260-rc1: New Features and Changes

The first release candidate of systemd 260 has been released, marking an important turning point for the project. This version introduces significant changes, including the removal of support for System V service scripts.

System V Scripts Abandonment

One of the most relevant new features is the removal of support for System V service scripts. This decision reflects the evolution of systemd as the default init system in many Linux distributions, making the maintenance of compatibility with older scripts obsolete.

Introduction of "mstack"

Systemd 260 introduces the new "mstack" feature. The specific technical details of this feature are being documented and will be clarified in future releases. It is expected that "mstack" will bring improvements in memory management and service execution.

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