LINUX Unplugged 598: Not Your Distrohopper's Distro
27 snips
Jan 20, 2025 Dive into the critiques surrounding NixOS and discover why experts advise against its desktop use. The discussion highlights the unique challenges and complexities faced by seasoned Linux users transitioning to Nix. Enjoy insights into the philosophy of simplicity versus ease in technology. Join the excitement of upcoming global Linux meetups and community events, while exploring innovative security solutions for workplace challenges. Engage with user contributions and humorous anecdotes as the hosts reflect on various productivity tools and tech innovations.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
KDE6 Upgrade Challenge
- NixOS user wanted to try KDE Plasma 6 on NixOS 23.11.
- Upgrading wasn't as simple as expected, requiring channel manipulation.
Leverage Rollbacks
- Use NixOS's rollback feature to experiment with unstable packages.
- Roll back if something breaks and wait for upstream fixes.
Duplicati and Rclone Configuration
- Duplicati and Rclone lack good declarative configuration options in Nix.
- Users must write custom configurations for these programs.
