LINUX Unplugged 640: Duece Configalo: Desktop Gigolo
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Nov 10, 2025 Explore the fascinating world of NixOS configurations and dive into the creativity of community setups. Discover unique approaches as hosts analyze listeners' configs, from budget-friendly flakes to multi-architecture builds. They delve into operational strategies for fleet updates and the joys of self-hosting at scale, complete with tips on creating automated update processes. Plus, hear about innovative projects, like a vibe-coded router and refurbishing laptops with the Nixbook concept!
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Ship A One-Click Getting-Started
- Provide a clear get-started script and README so future-you or others can restore a system quickly.
- Include post-install tasks and activation steps to make deployments reproducible and easy.
Mix Stable And Unstable Intentionally
- Pin stable vs unstable packages explicitly so you control which apps change under you.
- Nix makes it easy to mix stable and unstable packages for selective stability or freshness.
Put Your Configs In Git
- Use Git for your config repos to keep history, enable rollbacks, and share work.
- Commit early and often so you can inspect changes and recover from mistakes.