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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Noob Question Thread: Ask Any Questions About Linux! (lemmy.ml)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I thought I'll make this thread for all of you out there who have questions but are afraid to ask them. This is your chance!

I'll try my best to answer any questions here, but I hope others in the community will contribute too!

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 7 months ago (1 children)

NixOS. I don't get what it really is or does? It's a Linux distribution but with ceavets or something

[–] [email protected] 21 points 7 months ago (4 children)

It's a distribution completely centered around the Nix package manager. This basically allows you to program how your system should look using one programming language. If you want an identical system, just copy that file and you're set.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago (4 children)

I remember that thr kernel didn't had performance flags set and used, making NixOS not a nice Gaming platform.

Is this true? Can I fix it for myself easily?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago

Easily? I've heard it's really time consuming to get it exactly how you like it but the same could be said about a lot of distros.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Are you talking about that vm.max_memory something?
Not sure how you'd change it in Nix exactly, but should be simple enough.

[–] sxt 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Been gaming on nixos for a month or two and haven't had any issues AFAICT

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

I never said it wont have issues. Just a few less FPS without noticing.

[–] thedeadwalking4242 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Honestly I get more preformace on nixos than I have with other distros

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Interesting