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python/nspawn: official systemd image manager

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machine needs-discussion 🤔 nspawn RFE 🎁
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Description

  1. we suggest to incorporate python nspawn as "official systemd image manager":
    https://github.com/random-python/nspawn

  2. it offers the following features:

  • differential image overlays
  • supports multiple inheritance for images
  • provides dsl for image build and machine setup
  • machine is completely represented by generated machine.service unit file

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the referenced random-python/nspawn project and how it could relate to systemd. The issue does not name files, tests, entry points, or acceptance criteria, so the expected definition of done would need to be established before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux, python
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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