[Review] Void Linux, a Linux BSD Hybrid

Is void Linux any good?
Is void Linux dead?
Is void Linux stable?
What package manager does void Linux use?
Why should I use void Linux?
What is void Linux based off of?
What is the purpose of Systemd?
What is Musl void?
Is void better than arch?
How do I install a void package?

Is void Linux any good?

Void Linux is the best distro I've worked with. It's not a "just works out of the box" type distro, but it's not hard to get working, and once it works, it always works. Dependable.

Is void Linux dead?

Despite the old isos, void is very much alive.

Is void Linux stable?

Is there a 'Stable' version of Void? There are linux distros that release to a periodic cycle, Void does not, instead provides a continual steam of updates, which makes it a rolling release.

What package manager does void Linux use?

Void Linux is an independent Linux distribution that uses the X Binary Package System (XBPS) package manager, which was designed and implemented from scratch, and the runit init system.

Why should I use void Linux?

Void Linux is a “general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages collection.”

What is void Linux based off of?

Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages collection.

What is the purpose of Systemd?

Systemd provides a standard process for controlling what programs run when a Linux system boots up. While systemd is compatible with SysV and Linux Standard Base (LSB) init scripts, systemd is meant to be a drop-in replacement for these older ways of getting a Linux system running.

What is Musl void?

musl is a libc implementation which strives to be lightweight, fast, simple, and correct. Void officially supports musl by using it in its codebase for all target platforms (although binary packages are not available for i686). ... Currently, there are nonfree and debug sub-repositories for musl, but no multilib sub-repo.

Is void better than arch?

Both are very stable. But if you have a problem, finding the answer is much easier if you're on Arch. Of course if you are good with Linux and Google, you won't have a problem for long. Void supports i686, x86_64, armv6, armv7 and aarch64 with both musl and glibc under one project, one source repository.

How do I install a void package?

To install packages provided on the install image, select Local . Otherwise, you may select Network to download the latest packages from the Void repository. Warning!: If you are installing a desktop environment from a ''flavor'' image, you MUST choose Local for the source!