On 21/02/2015 12:00, dng-request@??? wrote:
> hello i just thought of sharing a simple idea see if anyone likes to get started at it:
> how about designing a badge that all distros that are systemd free can show?
>
> this is not strictly Devuan related, but will benefit people willing to understand such an
> important architectural aspect of a distro without wasting too much time with its docs
>
> I also think such a badge should be different from the without-systemd logo and more
> like a positive assertion. perhaps it should not really be about systemd, but init freedom
> more in general, as in distros allowing to have the choice to safely remove all systemd
> or even download a systemd-free flavour.

What about an Init Freedom Group? Freedom sounds more postitive to me
than 'free of', though it's seen some iffy use in recent years.

This kind of thing work at two levels. 'Member/Supporter of', meaning
it's a goal or a sponsorship target, or you're sympathetic. And
'certificate', meaning the distro confirms there are no nasties lurking
in the init woodshed.

It would work for packages too, for example any DE that steers clear of
hard systemd dependencies, or succeeds at rehab...

This makes the badge a source of pride rather than a retrograde step.

2 cents in the tin.

David H