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NixOS. I don't get what it really is or does? It's a Linux distribution but with ceavets or something
It's a distribution completely centered around the Nix package manager. This basically allows you to program how your system should look using one programming language. If you want an identical system, just copy that file and you're set.
I remember that thr kernel didn't had performance flags set and used, making NixOS not a nice Gaming platform.
Is this true? Can I fix it for myself easily?
Been gaming on nixos for a month or two and haven't had any issues AFAICT
I never said it wont have issues. Just a few less FPS without noticing.