If I’m using Arch or another minimal distro, is it a good idea to install a syslog daemon? Or can I go without?

  • DeltaWingDragon@sh.itjust.worksOP
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    2 months ago

    What if I’m on another minimal distro, like Artix, that doesn’t use systemd? Journald is a systemd thing, and I’m not going to install systemd on top of a perfectly good init system.

    • nous@programming.dev
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      2 months ago

      Use whatever that distro recommends then - which as far as I can tell seems to be svlogd for runit based systems. Though you should consult their documentation and make your own decision on which logger to use.