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== Subpages ==
== Subpages ==
There are a number of articles especially related to working with <tt>nixpkgs</tt>:
There are a number of articles especially related to working with <tt>nixpkgs</tt>:
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== Channels ==
== Channels ==
{{main|Nix Channels}}
{{main|Nix Channels}}


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== Alternatives ==
== Alternatives ==
Due to the fact that nixpkgs is ''only'' a nix expression it is possible to extend or replace the logic with your own sources.
Due to the fact that nixpkgs is ''only'' a nix expression it is possible to extend or replace the logic with your own sources.
In fact, there are a number of extensions as well as complete replacements for '''Nixpkgs''', see the [[Alternative Package Sets]] article.
In fact, there are a number of extensions as well as complete replacements for '''Nixpkgs''', see the [[Alternative Package Sets]] article.
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[[Category:Discussion]]
[[Category:Discussion]]
[[Category:Nixpkgs]]
[[Category:Nixpkgs]]
== See also ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoHtccHNOJ8 A presentation on NixOps by Kim Lindberger (talyz) - Oslo NixOS MiniCon, March 2020]