Init and Systemd: The process orchestra

I - Intro Continuing from the previous post about GNU/Linux system startup, this time I’ll tell you about services. How many times did I struggle with the “print spooler” service in Windows! If you worked in IT starting in Help Desk, Service Desk, or similar positions in corporate environments… you’ve suffered through it too -_- As for Linux… well, the concept is similar but of course it has its differences....

September 30, 2025 · 6 min · Proyecto LEETI

The boot mystery: GRUB, Bootloader and Kernel

I - Intro The first time I successfully installed Linux, I remember thinking “What’s that GRUB thing that always shows up?” Though… the most common thing was reading error messages because I kept breaking system stuff =) I learned a lot trying the famous “dual boot.” Of course, my first attempt failed because… yes, you guessed it: I installed Linux first, then Windows. It’s technically possible to configure Windows bootloader to read Linux partitions, though it’s extremely complex and error-prone....

September 23, 2025 · 4 min · Proyecto LEETI