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This is the official NixOS Wiki.
This is the official NixOS Wiki.
It includes topics not covered in the [https://nixos.org/nixos/manual NixOS Manual]: NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.
It includes topics not covered in the [https://nixos.org/nixos/manual NixOS Manual]: NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.


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NixOS is a 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:
* [[NixOS]]
* [[Overview_of_the_NixOS_Linux_distribution|NixOS]]
* [[Nix package manager]]
* [[Nix package manager]]
* [[Nixpkgs]] package repository
* [[Nixpkgs|Nixpkgs package repository]]
* [[Overview of the Nix Language |Nix Language]]
* [[Overview of the Nix Language |Nix Language]]
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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A lot of people use [[Home Manager]] for managing the contents of their home directory, many use [[Flakes]] instead of the NixOS bi-annually release channels. Both add complexity and you may not even need them. Begin with NixOS, and only integrate Home Manager and/or Flakes into your setup once you're confident with NixOS and comprehend their significance.
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
* [[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.
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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* On desktop, with [[NixOS as a desktop]]
* On desktop, with [[NixOS as a desktop]]
* On ARM, with [[NixOS on ARM]]
* On ARM, with [[NixOS on ARM]]
* In the cloud, with [[NixOS friendly hosters]]
* In the cloud, with [[NixOS friendly hosters]]
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First stop should be [[Resources]], which serves as a gateway to the most important documentation. Some highlights below.
First stop should be [[Resources]], which serves as a gateway to the most important documentation. Some highlights below.


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* [[Nix vs. Linux Standard Base]]
* [[Nix vs. Linux Standard Base]]
* [[Terms and Definitions in Nix Project]]
* [[Terms and Definitions in Nix Project]]
* [[Cheatsheet|Cheatsheet / Comparison between Ubuntu and NixOS]]
* [[Cheatsheet]]
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* [[Ubuntu vs. NixOS|Comparison between Ubuntu and NixOS]]
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<b>With the community</b>
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* [https://nixos.org/ Official NixOS website]
* [https://nixos.org/ Official NixOS website]
* [https://nixos.org/community/#governance-teams Official Teams]
* [[Nix Community|Community overview]]
* [[Nix Community|Community overview]]
* [[Get In Touch|Chats and forums]]
* [[Get In Touch|Chats and forums]]
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* Matrix chat for Wiki contributors [https://matrix.to/#/#wiki:nixos.org #wiki:nixos.org]
* Matrix chat for Wiki contributors [https://matrix.to/#/#wiki:nixos.org #wiki:nixos.org]
* Email [mailto:wiki@nixos.org wiki@nixos.org] for contacting wiki.nixos.org regarding any wiki operational topics or requests
* Email [mailto:wiki@nixos.org wiki@nixos.org] for contacting wiki.nixos.org regarding any wiki operational topics or requests
* [[Contributing to the wiki]]
* [[Contributing|Contribute to wiki and NixOS]]
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