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# OS innovation with systemd-sysext

**[Hacker News](https://daily.dev/sources/hn)** · 6 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Flatcar Container Linux introduces systemd-sysext to extend the fixed set of software, allowing users to add custom software and integrate cloud vendor tools. The use of systemd-sysext also enables the management of configuration and innovation in the design of the image-based OS.

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