systemd has been a complete, utter, unmitigated success

A defense of systemd as a successful replacement for traditional init systems, arguing that despite initial resistance, systemd has proven to be a significant improvement. The author highlights systemd's backward compatibility, simple configuration format, and powerful new features like journald logging, timer system, socket activation, and security hardening options. The piece addresses common criticisms and demonstrates how systemd's comprehensive approach to system management has made Linux systems more robust and easier to administer.