nixos solves this problem by allowing you to boot the last working system state prior to updates. and as a bonus you can manage all of your computers from a single config in a git repo. bit of a learning curve but it takes most of the annoyance out of linux for me.
nixos solves this problem by allowing you to boot the last working system state prior to updates
I kinda don't want that. I want a system that doesn't break in the first place...
My experience with nix was very short lived. It mostly consisted of me wondering how to install something and people telling me to package it myself for a day of two til I gave up.
nixos solves this problem by allowing you to boot the last working system state prior to updates. and as a bonus you can manage all of your computers from a single config in a git repo. bit of a learning curve but it takes most of the annoyance out of linux for me.
I kinda don't want that. I want a system that doesn't break in the first place...
My experience with nix was very short lived. It mostly consisted of me wondering how to install something and people telling me to package it myself for a day of two til I gave up.
updates invariably break things, whatever we do. the safety net of being able to roll back makes taking updates a lot more palatable.
yeah, like I said it has a learning curve so it's not for everyone but it's been a lifesaver for me so I thought I'd point it out.
Indeed. Maybe I'll give it another try if/when arch botches itself again.
The idea of a reproducible system is honestly great.