LINUX Unplugged

472: 5 Problems With NixOS

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Aug 22, 2022
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ANECDOTE

glibc Breakage

  • Arch Linux users discovered a recent glibc update broke anti-cheat software in video games.
  • This breakage highlights the challenge of native Linux game development and the stability of Windows.
ADVICE

Flatpak for Gaming

  • Use Flatpak for gaming on NixOS to avoid glibc issues.
  • Flatpak often bundles its own libraries like glibc, offering better compatibility.
INSIGHT

NixOS Configuration

  • NixOS requires configuration for everything, even basic settings.
  • Documentation is extensive but assumes some NixOS knowledge, making the last 10% of configuration tricky.
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