On Sun, Jun 02, 2019 at 10:23:25PM -0700, Patrick Bartek wrote: > The install includes lots of choices like print server, server or > desktop system, GUI, laptop utilities, etc. that are "bloat-worthy" and > can be installed after the main install has completed. I know. I used > to do it back in the day. I still do to a certain extent even today. > But now those choices are an integral part of the install. So, why not > init?
Because a non-negligible number of people care about Desktop Environments, and Print Servers, and SSH Servers. Almost nobody cares about init systems. Yes, you and your 3 friends care DEEPLY and PASSIONATELY about this. I get that. But there's only 4 of you, not 4000.