Years ago, many in the Linux world resisted the adoption of systemd, defending modularity, clarity, and the spirit of UNIX. They argued correctly against the growing centralization of control, the loss of transparency, and the erosion of user choice. Now, many of those same voices are supporting Wayland and dismissing alternatives like X11Libre as outdated or irrelevant. The same language is being used once again. They say it is the future. They say to stop holding onto the past.
GhostBSD never accepted this cycle of forced migration or unnecessary complexity presented as progress.
Built on FreeBSD, GhostBSD provides a modern desktop experience while remaining faithful to UNIX principles. It does not use systemd. It does not require Wayland. It does not rely on corporate-backed technologies that lock users into decisions made far upstream. Instead, it uses the traditional BSD rc init system, which is simple, readable, and completely under the user's control.
For graphics, GhostBSD continues to use X11. This is a display server that works across a wide range of hardware and supports remote workflows, scripting, and customization without breaking long-standing conventions.
You do not need to fork or isolate your system just to reclaim control. GhostBSD never took it away.
For those who once stood for software freedom and init choice, GhostBSD remains a trustworthy ally. It preserves the values that many Linux distributions have quietly let go of. It prioritizes simplicity, user control, and transparent development.
GhostBSD is not merely an alternative. It is a better solution. It is what many hoped Linux would remain.
