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I’m a Linux power user, and this distro made me rethink what an operating system can be
All it took was a reboot after installation and LibreOffice was in the desktop menu and ready to use.
Jack Wallen\ZDNET
Frustrations can mount quickly with NixOS. Those frustrations are, however, surmountable. It just takes time. And effort. And Google (or DuckDuckGo). That’s why I recommend NixOS to Linux users who have a solid understanding of the basics.
ZDNET’s Linux advice
Usually, when I do a review of a Linux distribution, I install it as a VirtualBox virtual machine, kick the tires, and delete the VM when I’m finished. However, with NixOS, I plan to keep it around for a while so I can better learn the ins and outs of this fascinating OS.
If you’re comfortable using the Linux command line and like a challenge, you should certainly give NixOS a try. Once you have everything up and running with this open-source operating system, it will not let you down.