i was happy with Arch on my server.
then, i installed NixOS on it.
update: i've set it up to a usable state, it's a minecraft server
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And I thought all Arch users already switched to Nix OS (BTW)
Nah, I looked at it and it doesn't interest me. I like arch because, contrary to popular belief, it is quite stable (as in non crashing, not package versions) if you only install exactly what you need. I had way more stability issues on the more standard distros since they had so much extra stuff. Debian for servers every day though.
Nix looks interesting in theory, but is a lot of work and too opinionated for me. Far from an expert though and have nothing against those that like it or any other distro.
As someone considering getting Arch, what is unstable about the package versions? I thought the rolling release was a selling point, but does it actually make things more unstable?
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I want to (and previously tried it out for a bit) but the difficulty curve (more like a difficult brick wall) is hard to deal with
I want to switch to Nix... the idea of Nix is compelling. In practice every time I try and test it out I remember that I'm an idiot with a keyboard and I should stop.
I personally think Nix OS brings some amazing features, very few of which are relevant for me as a regular laptop user without my own server farm. Sure, reproducible builds and dynamic package versions are neat. But if it takes me 1000 hrs to learn how to write a functional config file that I now have to keep updated, if I have to work with some weird repository, there is no documentation and community infighting... Nah, I'll stick to debian (BTW) for a while.
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Slackware for me.
Tarballs. Yum!
the right distro for you is whatever works for you. you don't order a steak just because your friends get one, when you really want those succulent linguinis.
succulent linguinis
Dibs on band name
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I avoid it only because of its loudest user base.
I used to be like you, then I used Arch btw. Then I actually used fedora then I started reminiscing about Arch btw.
Your message makes me think i shouldnstart a new fork of Arch, and name it "Arch btw", and make it crappy.
It would break all the memes about arch
I'm happy with Arch (BTW) and have the same thoughts about NixOS.
Yeah the concept of NixOS is impossible to not be attracted to for avid Arch users.
The reality? It can be a deterrent.
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