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Nix packages on a non-nix distro : what to do when a package isn't working properly ? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by nobloat@lemmy.ml to c/nixos@lemmy.ml

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I hope this is the right place to ask. I am new to Nix and trying to use it for now as a universal package manager. I installled Stremio using Nix but the app doesn't work properly. I see that it's several versions out of date. The same app works fine using Flatpak. Is there a way to let the maintainer know? I'd also love some documentation that can help me update it myself. I can just use the Flatpak but I just want to have one less package manager to worry about.

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[–] nobloat@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's impressive! I'm gonna try this. I see I have a lot to learn with Nix

[–] jeffhykin@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yep, most things with nix require this level of elbow grease to get done. Chkno did a great job explaining it. Honestly his response is worth putting in the docs IMO