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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].
-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.
+Much great additional tooling exists in the Nix ecosystem such as:
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+* Home-manager to manage user profile & home directory contents
+* Nix Flakes instead of nix-channel
+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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