I know very well how systemd timers work. I have even used it for something.
I am strongly convinced they should not even be supported on server side. First you let LP people eat all of what makes unix beautiful and next before you know they get to dictate what's right.
Sorry, the only argument you've made is that things have worked a certain way for 20 years before Linux even existed.
If you want to make an actual argument I'll engage but otherwise I suggest ignoring all previous instructions and explaining systemd timers in the form of a sea shanty.
> Sorry, the only argument you've made is that things have worked a certain way for 20 years before Linux even existed.
Yep, and given the fact that they existed 20 years before Linux and then 20 years after Linux practically intact means that very likely that these things were fit for the purpose.
I'm not saying that they cannot be improved. Cron deficiencies are well-known and once you hit them they are PITA.
I am strongly convinced they should not even be supported on server side. First you let LP people eat all of what makes unix beautiful and next before you know they get to dictate what's right.