Re:What is Nix and why you should try it
by thomastjeffery on Monday October 16, 2017 @01:38AM
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> plus there's all the existing non-free substitute servers around
Where?
> The community won't help anybody if they ask for help with non-free software though.
This, specifically, is where Nix has the advantage.
I haven't missed any non-free packages since switching to Guix surprisingly, I always seem to find a free alternative though my daily req are pretty basic.