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Which process is responsible for starting other processes to get the system running?
Which process is responsible for starting other processes to get the system running?
What is the main responsibility of /sbin/init?
What is the main responsibility of /sbin/init?
What was the traditional method of system initialization called?
What was the traditional method of system initialization called?
Which method of system initialization was replaced by systemd in Ubuntu 16.04?
Which method of system initialization was replaced by systemd in Ubuntu 16.04?
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What was one of the main drawbacks of the older system initialization methods?
What was one of the main drawbacks of the older system initialization methods?
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Which method of system initialization was first included in Ubuntu in 2006?
Which method of system initialization was first included in Ubuntu in 2006?
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Study Notes
System Initialization
- The process responsible for starting other processes to get the system running is
/sbin/init. - The main responsibility of
/sbin/initis to start other processes to get the system running.
Traditional System Initialization
- The traditional method of system initialization was called SysVinit.
- SysVinit was replaced by systemd in Ubuntu 16.04.
Drawbacks of Older System Initialization Methods
- One of the main drawbacks of the older system initialization methods was the complexity and fragility of the boot process.
Upstart System Initialization
- Upstart was a method of system initialization that was first included in Ubuntu in 2006.
- Upstart was replaced by systemd in Ubuntu 16.04.
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Test your knowledge on the role of the /sbin/init process in the Linux kernel and its relationship with other processes in the system.
