NixOS

Reader supplied reviews for NixOS Average rating 9.0 from 52 review(s) Please selecting a rating in the range of 1-10. Please write at least a few sentences about the distribution while limiting your review to 4080 characters. What are your thoughts on NixOS? Please include a few pros and a few cons, along with your overall impression of the operating system. Our FAQ page has tips on writing a good mini-review. Version: -- unstable23.0522.1122.0521.1121.0520.0920.0319.0919.0318.0917.0916.0916.0315.09.101214.12.88514.04.63013.10.35728 Rating:    -- 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 out of 10 Your review (minimum 250 words): Past reviews - sort by: DateVotes Version: unstable Rating: 10 Date: 2023-09-06 Votes: 5 Spanning a tech career over 22 years using macOS to Gentoo I am thrilled to be using NixOS and its's capabilities on all my devices and in all respects I possibly can. It's a distro, it's a package manager, it's a language. I don't even want to compare it to other linux distros because it is simply in a class of its own (not to diminish other OSes and PMs). I am now learning something new every day, taking notes and to reiterate excited about this amazing technology and interested in how the future of compute and human / computer interaction could be changed as this project progresses. Purely Functional. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: unstable Rating: 10 Date: 2023-08-24 Votes: 7 NixOS is the only system I'm willing to stick with because of its reproducibility, declarative nature, and composability. With declarative configuration, you can manage your entire system just like managing code. With reproducibility, you no longer have to deal with strange environment differences (not absolute, but these issues are significantly reduced). With composability, you can manage your configuration in a modular way. This is especially effective when you need to manage multiple computers because you no longer have to synchronize configurations between different machines by copying them. Instead, you can extract their common parts for unified maintenance and individually maintain the differing parts. Finally, you can combine the different parts, just as you would do when writing any other code. Using NixOS allows me to continuously improve my skills, and it provides me with a high ceiling, making it feel like second nature to use. In this regard, it's very similar to tools like Vim, Emacs, and Git. If you also enjoy these tools and have experience with functional programming languages, there's a good chance you'll also appreciate NixOS. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 23.05 Rating: 9 Date: 2023-08-16 Votes: 11 NixOS: A Funky Dive into Linux's Future Hey there, tech adventurers! Ready to take a whirlwind tour through the neon-lit alleyways of NixOS? Buckle up, 'cause we're diving into an OS that's not just playing by the rules – it's rewriting them. **Cool Cats of NixOS** 1. **Package Party**: Ever been trapped in dependency limbo? NixOS says bye-bye to that mess. Their package game is like an ultra-chic closet where software can't fight over the spotlight. Multiple versions? No sweat. 2. **Epic Configs**: Kiss your config chaos goodbye! NixOS lets you boss your system around with a slick language. No need to beg text files for mercy – just declare what you want and bam! It's a modern art masterpiece. 3. **Rollback Ready**: Worried about stepping on the wrong upgrade toes? NixOS has your back. It's like an "undo" button for your system. Say goodbye to the days of regret and embrace the zen of easy rollbacks. **Speed Bumps on the Groove** 1. **Funky Fresh**: Hold onto your hat – NixOS ain't your grandpa's Linux. It's got a style all its own, and that means a bit of a learning curve. If you're a noob, be ready to spin your wheels a bit. 2. **Lonely Road**: NixOS is forging ahead, but the trail might be a bit quieter. Finding help might mean digging a little deeper. If you're used to a bustling crowd, this might feel like a solo dance. But hey, ain't no party like a NixOS party! If you're down to dance to a different beat, this OS is like that underground club where you discover the next big thing before everyone else catches on. Neon lights, futuristic vibes – NixOS isn't just an OS, it's a state of mind. Whether you're a coding guru or just dipping your toes into Linux waters, this is one spin you won't forget. Was this review helpful? Yes No See all 52 reader reviews of NixOS...