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Use btrfs snapshots. Bring the PC to a state that you like, make a snapshot. Then on shutdown set the profile to reload to the specific snapshot.
Any issues? Just restart. Might take a minute, but it ensures the exact same environment every time.
I would like to avoid BTRFS at all costs if possible. But snapshots are definitely part of my plan.
Why? I have used btrfs for years and haven't had any issues with it, it functionally works about the same as ext4.
Because ZFS exists.
ZFS gives me a real hardon
Most distros don't offer it as an option when installing afaik due to licensing, while btrfs is usually an option along side ext4
I've heard enough horror stories of BTRFS to just use ext4
Don't worry: people just ignore the btrfs horror stories like they do the ceph ones. That makes it okay.
yeah, the file system tools still suck for btrfs
So be it. I've been using btrfs for a long time now without any real issues. No idea why everyone's dick gets so hard whenever you mention it.
Grub-btrfs is what broke my setup. Btrfs is what broke my backup. This was last week. Come again with btrfs if it gets stable.
Doesn't this mean that the system is never up to date? If so, please don't.
I mean, yes. You can't exactly snapshot a system and return it to operational order "under any circumstances" without compromise....