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have you ever updated your kernel? I can't imagine doing that without a versioned bootloader
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Shawn 6mo ago

Regularly. `yay` rocks. I use systemd-boot (as much as I loathe that Linux == systemd these days), along with LUKS encryption, sbctl for secure boot, and plymouth for a smooth, pretty boot, and it's been glorious. Plus btrfs and snapper for scheduled and triggered snapshots.

Now granted, I blew up 2 or 3 installs messing around, most of it attributed to fumbling something with grub, which is why I moved to systemd-boot.

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jb55 6mo ago

right… point is its impossible to “blow up an install” on nixos. I can’t imagine testing new kernel versions on a system that couldn’t rollback to a previous stable state

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Shawn 6mo ago

I have investigated, and I *really* like the concept of nixos. I also appreciate how invaluable it is for a developer. I found the language (?) intimidating, and the AUR is just so damn good.