What I've come to realize is that I don't want Nix. But I do want ordinary Linux distros to move in that direction. Like update-alternatives. Like simple ways

What I've come to realize is that I don't want Nix. But I do want ordinary Linux distros to move in that direction. Like update-alternatives. Like simple ways to reinstall the system while keeping /home. Like a file with all installed packages that you can edit to install/uninstall. Like nicer merging of overriden config when a new default file is available from upstream.