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		bitwize on May 11, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What's wrong with systemd Actually, one of the goals of systemd is to standardize all Linux distros on a single set of tools. Which means that, yes, alternatives will go insupported. But in order for Linux to transition from just a kernel to a platform, you must have ONE userland stack and ONE set of APIs to cide to... for everything from system calls to UI layers and system management. This is an advantage that Windows had, and systemd finally brings it to Linux

angersock on May 11, 2014 [–]

And that's why Windows enjoys such dominance in the server market!

bitwize on May 11, 2014 | [–]

In the enterprise server market, Windows handily beats Linux. Consistency, integration, and ease of administration are major reasons why.

jqm on May 11, 2014 | | [–]

And salespeople.

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