jakehamilton

jakehamilton, 7 days ago to NixOS

Here's the experiment I have been working on for the last few days: Aux Foundation!

https://github.com/auxolotl/labs/tree/main/foundation

This is based off of the minimal-bootstrap work done in #NixPkgs, but built using the module system and without any dependencies!

#Nix #NixOS #Aux

jakehamilton, 8 days ago to random

Trivia time. Raise your hand if you know the difference between:

builtins.fetchurl

And

(import <nix/fetchurl.nix>)

#Nix

jakehamilton, 12 days ago to NixOS

#NixOS 24.05 is officially out!

https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-24-05-released/46279

jakehamilton, 15 days ago to random

Got 3 hours of broken sleep, AMA

jakehamilton, 16 days ago to random

I should probably make an alt at this point, this account has gotten kinda big and I know people find it useful for sourcing my professional updates.

jakehamilton, 16 days ago to NixOS

The latest issue of #NixPkgsNews is out!

https://nixpkgs.news/archive/2024-05-26/

Starting this week we also have an audio companion available for Patrons!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/audio-nixpkgs-05-104932986?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

#Nix #NixOS #NixPkgs

jakehamilton, 17 days ago to NixOS

The latest edition of nixpkgs.news is out to Patrons!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/nixpkgs-news-05-104932077?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Supporters also got a surprise today: the #NixPkgsNews Audio Companion!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/audio-nixpkgs-05-104932986?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

#Nix #NixOS #NixPkgs

jakehamilton, 23 days ago to random

Wow the nixpkgs lib has a lot of cruft to clean up. My goodness.

jakehamilton, 23 days ago to random

https://idlewords.com/2024/5/the_lunacy_of_artemis.htm

jakehamilton, 30 days ago to NixOS

The latest issue of #NixPkgsNews is out!

https://nixpkgs.news/

If you enjoy the weekly recaps and would like to support me continuing them (as well as getting some perks), you can now subscribe on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/jakehamilton

#Nix #NixOS #NixPkgs

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

Question: how does one go back in time and do things differently? Asking for a friend...

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

The uncomfortable truth is that not everyone should be included in everything. When someone says that everyone should be included/heard, what they mean is that people who they deem reasonable and acceptable should be. It is a tough position to hold, but fundamentally one that simply must be held. There are people who are a negative influence on certain situations. A fair amount of the difficulty comes from determining the kind of person you will accept.

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

nixpkgs.news is hitting ~400 views each week. It's wild to think that just a few months ago I thought "eh, nobody will read this".

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

Nix forks are so hot right now

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

https://github.com/NixOS/foundation/blob/master/governance/zulip/coc.md

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

Today we start Phase 1 of the #aux roadmap:

https://forum.aux.computer/t/roadmap-phase-1/238?u=jakehamilton

This phase is about amassing contributors such that we can confidently move to Phase 2 (Hard Fork). Right now we need core maintainers with deep nixpkgs knowledge and nix maintainers. If you fit either of those roles, please consider joining!

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

The replies to the Foundation's announcement exemplify the remaining problems in the Nix community. The process of forging new governance will need to be resilient if it is to succeed. I am both hopeful and concerned.

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

The Future of #Aux and #Nix

https://forum.aux.computer/t/the-future-of-aux-and-nix/168

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to NixOS

A fundamental piece of #aux is the core package set. These packages are vital to the project and are used by all other areas of the ecosystem. If you have the expertise working with #nixos / #nixpkgs, please consider joining us!

https://forum.aux.computer/t/call-for-core-maintainers/28

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to NixOS

#aux now has a community forum! If you want to start helping to organize the project, now is the time to join:

https://forum.aux.computer/

#nix #nixos

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to NixOS

I like #Nix, I do not like what has happened to it. #NixOS is an incredible technology and it deserves better. Nobody else has started the process so I guess I have to be the one to do it. We are forking. I would rather try and fail alongside all the people who love Nix but were pushed away from the project than give up.

https://aux.computer/

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

Someone posted it

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40200343

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

What goals should a #Nix fork have?

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

Stop making me do work

jakehamilton, 1 month ago to random

I am considering non-intrusive, relevant sponsorships for #NixPkgsNews to make the service sustainable. They would take the form of "This article is sponsored by X, see Y for info about Z" at the bottom of each issue. If this sounds interesting for your business, feel free to reach out via email. Contact information is available on my website: https://jakehamilton.dev/