How many packages is too many packages? (programming.dev)

submitted 9 months ago by fogetaboutit@programming.dev to c/linux@programming.dev

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I have about 3000+ packages installed in my system (nix-system) right now. As I search for neofetch on the internet, it seems people only have about <500 packages. Am I doing something wrong?

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[-] Shareni@programming.dev 1 points 9 months ago

As I search for neofetch on the internet

There's your problem.

People usually post neofetch screenshots to show off their fancy new config.

This week I've swapped from arch to nobara, and I've installed the bare minimum I needed for work (convenience included). I'm almost at 3k packages, and there's still a way to go. Although, most of those are dependencies, and fedora repos seem to like breaking up packages.

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