NixOS

NixOS

NixOS Foundation
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About

NixOS is a Linux distribution built around the Nix package manager and Nixpkgs. It lets users describe operating-system settings, packages, services, accounts, and other system components in configuration files, then build and activate the resulting system with NixOS tools. This declarative approach supports maintaining repeatable configurations across personal computers and groups of servers, while system generations allow users to select or roll back to earlier configurations. NixOS provides graphical and minimal installation images for supported 64-bit Intel/AMD and ARM systems, and can also be deployed as virtual machine images or on Amazon EC2. It is intended for Linux users, developers, and system administrators who want to define and manage workstation, server, or cloud-machine environments through versionable configuration.

About

SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution created on the top of Debian GNU/Linux operating system. Sparky is fast, lightweight and fully customizable OS which offers a few versions for different users and different tasks, such as fully featured OS with a lightweight desktop environment, which works out of the box and contain a selection of pre installed common use software for home users. MinimalGUI with Openbox window manager preinstalled only with basic software installed for users whose want to configure their OS/desktop as they want, on the top of Debian, plus any desktop environment or window manager they like. MinimalCLI with no X server, for advanced users whose want to build and configure their desktops in own way. Sparky supports about 20 desktop environments and window managers giving you freedom of choice, having in mind that your computer is made for working, having fun, entertainment, keeping in touch with friends, and many, many other things.

Platforms Supported

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Linux Supported
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On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Linux users, developers, and system administrators who want to define and reproduce workstation, server, or cluster configurations. The project also serves power users and researchers seeking repeatable computing environments.

Audience

Individuals and developers interested in a customizable operating system that supports desktop environments and window managers

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

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API

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Pricing

Free
NixOS is free and open-source software.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Hardware support. Old 32bit machines stay alive. Large repos. VPN rise up included. Also considers users in repressive regimes. Current software.

Cons

  • Nothing major at all. No respin snapshot. Update distro might break, Debian's structure.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

NixOS Foundation
Founded: 2015
Netherlands
nixos.org

Company Information

SparkyLinux
Founded: 2012
sparkylinux.org

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Categories

Operating Systems Supported

Categories

Operating Systems Supported

Integrations

Amazon EC2 Supported
OpenTofu Supported
Terraform Supported

Integrations

Amazon EC2 Not Supported
OpenTofu Not Supported
Terraform Not Supported
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