"NixOS is a Linux distribution configured using Nix. It is declarative, meaning that the entire system state can be defined in a single .nix file; and reproducible, meaning you can have multiple computers set up identically. If this sounds like a bullshit timesink like Arch or Gentoo: it’s not. There was a time when the idea of spending … Continue reading NixOS for the Impatient
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Installing LineageOS on a Samsung Device
Updated: April 2021 after updating a Samsung S5 Qualcomm device to LineageOS 18.1 or Android 11. LineageOS is an alternative operating system for your phone. It's what stock Android looks like, i.e., it doesn't have the unnecessary software from device manufacturers and phone carriers. Installing it is also an interesting exercise in how taking more … Continue reading Installing LineageOS on a Samsung Device
