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Nix can build Docker containers, VM's, ISO images, etc. I build ISO's from nix all the time to run special compute nodes. The machines boot from the ISO, so ev

by zie 4y ago

Nix can build Docker containers, VM's, ISO images, etc. I build ISO's from nix all the time to run special compute nodes. The machines boot from the ISO, so every boot they get the same, sane environment.

x0rg 4y ago
Yeah I know, my whole comment was about nix-shell and about this project posted here, not generally on nix.
- zie 4y ago
  nix-shell would happily run inside of any container, vm, etc.
  - x0rg 4y ago
    I run nix in a vm all the time. The point of this project seems to be to avoid this approach and use local dev natively, which would be a godsend. I am pointing out that there are a bunch of things that are not really supported or ideal with the chosen nix-shell based approach.
    - zie 4y ago
      Don't let perfect be the enemy of good comes to mind :)