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systemd vs BusyBox init: Which Init System Fits Your Device?

For most embedded products with a fixed set of services and no user-installable software, BusyBox init is the right default: small, no dependency chain, and its behaviour fits in one readable file.

  • BusyBox init is small, dependency-free, and uses /etc/inittab for configuration.
  • Choosing systemd requires larger image size, dependency set, and glibc toolchain.

Why the Future Always Looks Like It Has More Time

Bro, I think the reason we keep telling ourselves, “I'll start coding when I get into college” , is because the future looks ridiculously attractive from where we're standing right now.

  • Future often appears more time-rich due to unseen downsides.
  • "I'll do it later" assumes future self has same resources.
  • Real-life experiences offer more accurate future perspective.

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