What is Void Linux?
It 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.
Void Linux is a tool in the Infrastructure as a Service category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Independent distribution, developed entirely by volunteersInstall once, update daily. Your system will always be up-to-daterunit as the init system and service supervisorFirst distribution to switch to LibreSSL by default, replacing OpenSSL
Void Linux Pros & Cons
Pros of Void Linux
- ✓Lightweight
- ✓Musl supporting
- ✓No systemd
- ✓Stable
- ✓Wayland friendly
Cons of Void Linux
No cons listed yet.
Void Linux Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Void Linux?
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning ‘humanity to others’. It also means ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’. The Ubuntu operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of computers.
Debian
Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel or the FreeBSD kernel. Linux is a piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. FreeBSD is an operating system including a kernel and other software.
CentOS
The CentOS Project is a community-driven free software effort focused on delivering a robust open source ecosystem. For users, we offer a consistent manageable platform that suits a wide variety of deployments. For open source communities, we offer a solid, predictable base to build upon, along with extensive resources to build, test, release, and maintain their code.
