Trying out Guix for the first time! Waiting for packages to download.

I’m a long time Arch user. Any tips?!

I’ve heard there aren’t as many packages for Guix as other distros, but I was thinking Flatpak and distrobox will help bridge the gap for me.

  • HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com
    1·
    7 days ago

    I jpst googled it and got these steps (haven’t tried them yet):

    To set up a Nix service in your Guix configuration, you need to enable the service in your configuration file, typically located at /etc/config.scm. You can refer to the Guix documentation for detailed instructions on how to properly configure and manage services.

    Step one: Open config file

    Step 2: Enable nix service

    (use-modules (gnu))

(operating-system
  ...
  (services
   (cons* (service
            (nix-service)
            (nix-configuration
             (nix-channel "https://nixos.org/channels/nixos-23.11"))
            )
          ...)))

    Save the file and reconfigure:

    sudo guix system reconfigure /etc/config.scm

    After reconfiguration, verify that the Nix service is running correctly by checking the service status:

    systemctl status nix-daemon

    Additional Notes:

    • Ensure you are using the latest stable version of Guix to avoid compatibility issues.

    • If you encounter any problems, consult the Guix documentation for troubleshooting tips.

    • The Nix service allows you to use Nix packages alongside Guix, providing flexibility in package management.

    Hope this helps!