Re:NixOS is a good server OS, except when it isn't
by lugu on Wednesday October 02, 2024 @02:33AM
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Not similar to nix, but you can look into Yocto. You can use it to generate an OS. It is, much more involved than using nix, but suitable for low memory environments.
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Re:NixOS is a good server OS, except when it isn't
by tombl on Wednesday October 02, 2024 @04:12AM
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The problem with nix is that compiling a system uses lots of memory, but when deployed there's little overhead.
Like you would with Yocto, I just build my systems on a proper host then remotely deploy them.
Re:NixOS is a good server OS, except when it isn't
by bayindirh on Wednesday October 02, 2024 @02:48AM
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Yocto is also used by Lenovo to build their software appliances like XClarity Administrator.
Also it’s very famous and loved in embedded software circles.
Re:NixOS is a good server OS, except when it isn't
by deng on Wednesday October 02, 2024 @03:03AM
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Well, "loved" is not the word I would use. It's an improvement over the chaos before, where everyone used some other bespoke tool to build their BSPs. Yocto at least is some kind of standard now, but not a particularly good one (granted, it's a really difficult problem to solve). I don't know anyone actually enjoying working with Yocto.