Re:The Arch Linux team is now working directly with Valve
by whazor on Monday September 30, 2024 @07:11AM
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While I agree that Nix is not user friendly, Nix would allow more hack-ability than the current Arch approach.
The Steamdeck modifications often get broken in updates, because the Steamdeck software is an image that is managed by Valve. Meanwhile, with Nix I think it would be easier to maintain modifications, as you could layer them on top of each other.
Also, most Steamdeck users:
- Don’t modify their Steamdeck
- Use Flatpak, which works on Nix
- Run an install script from the internet, such as DeckyLoader, Emudeck. Which often break with updates.
The Steamdeck modifications often get broken in updates, because the Steamdeck software is an image that is managed by Valve. Meanwhile, with Nix I think it would be easier to maintain modifications, as you could layer them on top of each other.
Also, most Steamdeck users:
- Don’t modify their Steamdeck
- Use Flatpak, which works on Nix
- Run an install script from the internet, such as DeckyLoader, Emudeck. Which often break with updates.