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== Getting started == | |||
The official NixOS Wiki includes topics not covered in the [https://nixos.org/nixos/manual NixOS Manual], such as NixOS user guides, configuration examples, troubleshooting tips, etc. | The official NixOS Wiki includes topics not covered in the [https://nixos.org/nixos/manual NixOS Manual], such as NixOS user guides, configuration examples, troubleshooting tips, etc. | ||
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NixOS is a [https://kernel.org/ Linux] operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs package repository. | NixOS is a [https://kernel.org/ Linux] operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs package repository. | ||
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Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read the [[Nix Ecosystem|Nix Core Ecosystem]] overview article to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see: | Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read the [[Nix Ecosystem|Nix Core Ecosystem]] overview article to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see: | ||
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* [[Overview_of_the_NixOS_Linux_distribution|NixOS]] | * [[Overview_of_the_NixOS_Linux_distribution|NixOS]] | ||
* [[Nix package manager]] | * [[Nix package manager]] | ||
* [[Nixpkgs|Nixpkgs package repository]] | * [[Nixpkgs|Nixpkgs package repository]] | ||
* [[Overview of the Nix Language |Nix Language]] | * [[Overview of the Nix Language |Nix Language]] | ||
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If you want to try Nix standalone in another Linux distribution or on a Mac, take your first steps on [https://nix.dev nix.dev]. | If you want to try Nix standalone in another Linux distribution or on a Mac, take your first steps on [https://nix.dev nix.dev]. | ||
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Many great additional tools exist in the Nix ecosystem, such as: | Many great additional tools exist in the Nix ecosystem, such as: | ||
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* [[Home Manager|Home Manager]], a system for managing user profile & home directory contents | * [[Home Manager|Home Manager]], a system for managing user profile & home directory contents | ||
* [[Flakes|Nix Flakes]], an experimental feature for managing dependencies of Nix projects | * [[Flakes|Nix Flakes]], an experimental feature for managing dependencies of Nix projects | ||
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These add complexity and may be confusing at first, and you may even decide that you don't need them. | These add complexity and may be confusing at first, and you may even decide that you don't need them. | ||
Start with plain Nix/NixOS, and only integrate Home Manager and/or Flakes into your setup once you're confident with Nix/NixOS and comprehend their significance. | Start with plain Nix/NixOS, and only integrate Home Manager and/or Flakes into your setup once you're confident with Nix/NixOS and comprehend their significance. | ||
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