Systemd-Homed Merged As A Fundamental Change To Linux Home Directories | Linux Today

Systemd-Homed Merged As A Fundamental Change To Linux Home Directories

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Michael Larabel
Feb 4, 2020

Systemd-homed has been merged as the latest (optional) fundamental change to Linux distributions in how home directories are handled.

Systemd-homed makes it easier to support migratable home directories, more self containment within home directories, better password and encryption handling, and other modern Linux home directory features.

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Michael Larabel

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