NixOS
NixOS, a Linux distribution built on the Nix package manager, enables reproducible system configurations and easy rollbacks, reducing fears of update failures. A recent exploration by MakeUseOf highlights how a week with NixOS reshaped the author's view on Linux stability. Industry users report significant efficiency gains, though a learning curve persists.
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The NixOS project has released version 25.11, codenamed Xantusia, featuring the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel and GNOME 49 desktop environment. This update, arriving six months after NixOS 25.05, adds 7,002 new packages and introduces support for COSMIC Beta and FirewallD. It also includes various toolchain updates and new services for users.