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LINUX Unplugged
546: What You’re Missing about NixOS
Jan 22, 2024
Discover the underappreciated aspects of NixOS and its growing popularity. Covering relevant events like the Fostom conference and Nix OS. Transitioning to Nix OS and ensuring system compliance and security. Exploring Snowflake OS, a beginner-friendly distribution of NixOS. Learning from NixOS and Bitcoin sponsorships. Optimizing builds and exploring arm64 install. Linux installations and the network CD-ROM solution.
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- Snowflake OS aims to make NixOS more accessible by providing a user-friendly software experience.
- The Bitcoin Company allows users to spend Bitcoin on gift certificates and online services without the need for on-chain confirmations.
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Snowflake OS: A Beginner-Friendly Version of NixOS
Snowflake OS is a version of NixOS designed to be user-friendly for beginners while still offering advanced options. It features a graphical installer called icicle and a software center for easy installation of packages. The default desktop environment is GNOME, and it includes a variety of pre-installed applications. Snowflake OS uses flakes, a new configuration format introduced in NixOS 21.05, making it easier to manage system configurations. Users can choose from different kernel options, including long-term support and the latest kernel. The project is still in an alpha stage, but it shows promise in making NixOS more accessible to a wider audience.
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