I just noticed there's an update for systemd in my update manager: "systemd 255.4-1ubuntu8.14" on Linux Mint. I'm unsure which update includes the controversial changes that were discussed recently. If anyone has knowledge or resources on this, I'd appreciate your guidance!
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It looks like the changes will be in a version after 260. You can find the details about systemd versions and their changelogs on their GitHub page.
There's also a resources page that could be useful for you. Plus, checking out some discussions could give you more context. Just remember to backup your data often and test things out in a VM!
Here's the changelog for version 260: [Changelog Link](https://github.com/systemd/systemd/releases/tag/v260). It might be helpful to check it out on your own.
Much appreciated for pointing that out!
You might want to think twice before moving away from systemd entirely, especially since the update adding an optional field might not be a big deal.
But that specific update doesn’t change much. It’s just a field labeled "Age" which doesn't really do anything, so there's no need to stress about it for now.
I'm trying to be more careful with updates now; I've made mistakes in the past by just going along with them without understanding what was in them.
Thanks for sharing that link!