When comparing Bedrock vs CloverOS, the Slant community recommends CloverOS for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distros that don't use systemd?” CloverOS is ranked 15th while Bedrock is ranked 26th. The most important reason people chose CloverOS is:
Minimal install to build upon.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Choose your init system
Pro Choose your package manager
Pro Virtually every pro from every linux distro
Since Bedrock lets you pick and choose the best parts from each distro, every single pro from each distro applies to Bedrock.
Pro Pick and choose what you want from other distros
Want Debian's stable base and Arch's pacman for bleeding edge packages?
Want the security of Qubes OS and Gentoo's portage?
With the correct setup all this can be achieved.
Pro Minimal
Minimal install to build upon.
Pro Fully Gentoo compatible
It is fully compatible to Gentoo.
Pro No UEFI support
If you use older computers and want neither UEFI nor systemd.
Cons
Con Often increases boot times
Since Bedrock has to load the strata before handing control to the chosen init system, it can make booting your machine take longer.
Con Difficulty setting up
Bedrock can be challenging to setup properly with the correct strata.
Con No UEFI support
If you have a system that can only boot EFI you are fu**ed!