NixOS is the endgame of distrohopping

I think installing NixOS is something that could really benefit from more community mentoring or nearby a local linux user group.

Now that I have a working config for my hardware, I feel like I could explain it all to my old self in under half an hour. But to get to that point of familiarity took a few days. Having someone over your shoulder to save a new user most of any trial and error could go a long way in terms of adoption or bounce rate. It's like subject that can be tricky to approach solo, but could be trivial if tutored even slightly formally.

If you also like me prefer spoken/visual instructions over written forms, I'd also recommend these resources:

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Fine, I'll try NixOS already. Even though I was slightly offended to see emacs used as an example where (n)vim surely should have been used. 😂
- I think installing NixOS is something that could really benefit from more community mentoring or nearby a local linux user group.
  Now that I have a working config for my hardware, I feel like I could explain it all to my old self in under half an hour. But to get to that point of familiarity took a few days. Having someone over your shoulder to save a new user most of any trial and error could go a long way in terms of adoption or bounce rate. It's like subject that can be tricky to approach solo, but could be trivial if tutored even slightly formally.
  If you also like me prefer spoken/visual instructions over written forms, I'd also recommend these resources:
  https://www.youtube.com/@vimjoyer
  https://www.youtube.com/@WhyDoesNothingWork
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63sSGuclBn0&list=PLuRxZ95-8LY1mlotZMYGYib5sXJRw1RxW
unless you hear about GNU Guix and get ready to settle