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This is the official NixOS Wiki. | This is the official NixOS Wiki. | ||
It | It includes topics not covered in the [https://nixos.org/nixos/manual NixOS Manual]: NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips. | ||
NixOS is a Linux operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs | NixOS is a Linux operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs package repository. | ||
Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read the [[Nix Ecosystem|Nix Ecosystem]] and [[Resources|Resources]] overview articles to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see: | Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read the [[Nix Ecosystem|Nix Core Ecosystem]] and [[Resources|Resources]] overview articles to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see: | ||
* [[NixOS]] | |||
* [[Nix package manager]] | * [[Nix package manager]] | ||
* [[Nixpkgs]] package repository | |||
* [[Overview of the Nix Language |Nix Language]] | * [[Overview of the Nix Language |Nix Language]] | ||
* [[Applications | Applications - Extended Nix Ecosystem]] | * [[Applications | Applications - Extended Nix Ecosystem]] | ||
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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Revision as of 18:58, 15 April 2024
This is the official NixOS Wiki. It includes topics not covered in the NixOS Manual: NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.
NixOS is a Linux operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs package repository.
Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read the Nix Core Ecosystem and Resources overview articles to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see:
- NixOS
- Nix package manager
- Nixpkgs package repository
- Nix Language
- Applications - Extended Nix Ecosystem
If you want to try Nix standalone in another Linux distribution or on a Mac, take your first steps on nix.dev.
- On desktop, with NixOS as a desktop
- On ARM, with NixOS on ARM
- In the cloud, with NixOS friendly hosters
First stop should be Resources, which serves as a gateway to the most important documentation. Some highlights below.
Primary reference material:
Major page categories:
See also:
- Community overview
- Get support
- Official Website
- GitHub repository
- Forums
- Chat
- Email
- wiki@nixos.org for contacting wiki.nixos.org regarding any wiki operational topics or requests
- Events
- Workgroups (“Interest Groups”)
