Post #3508869
2026-07-01 09:35 UTC
On Monday I decided, for reasons, to set up a Linux workstation on a mini PC. I started with NixOS. I spent the next six hours reading NixOS documentation so I could install Python.
After six hours, the docs had taught me a new programming language, explained common pitfalls (so many pitfalls!) in using this language, but had not come anywhere near "type this to install a package".
I decided to move on, and overwrote the NixOS image with...
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#NixOS
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@kbob@chaos.social 2026-07-01 09:46
... and installed Linux Mint. Because Cinnamon looks a lot cleaner than GNOME. It went okay. I got a desktop, logged in, used the familiar Debian tools to install some things, and started to get comfortable. Then I decided I wanted to use the desktop remotely from my Mac. (My 2005 $10 keyboard and mouse suck, and the monitor isn't conveniently placed.) RDP or VNC? ... 3/N #LinuxMint #Cinnamon #VNC