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cargo libnix 1.99.0+v2 and 1.87.0+v5: git dependencies without nix-prefetch-git, faster evaluation, cargo:: build scripts and GC roots that clean up

cargo libnix 1.99.0+v1: rust 1.99, lld linking, large dependency graphs and build-rs-libnix 0.1.12

cargo libnix v4: cargo test, run, install, GC roots and regression tests

cargo libnix: nix-daemon protocol, IFD support and crates in the nix store

summary of nixcon 2026

libnix impact study for rust eco system and beyond

cargo libnix integration to leverage nix

libnix cargo integration as an alternative to cargo2nix & friends

libnix integration into cargo and a discussion of crates wrapping legacy

libnix roadmap

using vscodium to develop code remotely via ssh using nix develop

fixPath on Windows 10 as an alternative to rpath for avoiding DLL hell

reviewing volth's nix windows port from 2020

mingw nix - nix-instantiate.exe works on windows!

libnix motivation, the future of cross platform nix

my experiences using leptos with rust to create klimabilanz.dwa.de

creating a world map of tour of nix users using grafana

declarative mattermost with nixcloud-webservices

creating chatGPT summaries for pankat articles using the api and go

comparing docker compose/swarm to nixos, nixcloud.webservices, LXC and kubernetes

using one password manager for multiple platforms

using the ruckig library for motion planning in the browser

technocratic white paper on how to make europe a strong strategic player

example how to compute your pulse using js/css from a pankat markdown article using copilot

pankat is a static blog generator with integrated live pandoc preview

how emscripten can be used with nix

how yarn changed javascript deployment using nix

how we do tests and CI at nixcloud.

creating the ultimate webservice(s) tooling aka nixcloud.

nixos assembly on 33C3 kongress

avoiding cargo usage in nixpkgs.

a report about a nixos hacking sprint in the augsburger 'openlab' hackerspace.

streaming audio in tcp using pulseaudio and avahi

about running NixOS on a simple yet powerfull server: the APU

crawling webpages using selenium, visualizing results using grafana with influxdb backend.

cfp software written in golang for the tuebix linuxtag in tuebingen

about how to create a powerful xml editor using emscripten, libxml2 and codemirror.

a report about a nixos hacking sprint in the augsburger 'openlab' hackerspace.

Using CalDAV/CardDAV with owncloud on android and thunderbird

emscripten on nixos works a tiny bit better now

extending legacy software like request tracker with webtechnology from a decade later

intel PXE is used to boot a computer by using the network as source for the OS. this posting is about how to do that with NixOS.

nixos support for 'armv7l' is getting much better. in this postings i want to show a few insights on how to get nixos running on any ARM board which is running linux already.

about the effort of making wordpress deployment reproducible.

a tour of nix is an educational purpose project on teaching the Nix programming language. It is also an introduction on how to use LLVM and emscripten to convert C++ programs to run in the browser.

"nixos cross compiler for powerpc64 big endian"

nixos options search for offline usage

NixOS @ chaos communication camp 2015

Discover the creative packaging techniques and practices in Nixpkgs, exploring innovative solutions for software packaging and distribution

webloop on nixos porting attempt

eGPU made @ shackspace.de

mediawiki, php using traditional nixos webservices

discussion on nixos USE flags similarities to gentoo

FTL game tweaks for nixos, patchelf

attic backup tool on nixos

is ODOO a modern ERP system written in python?

adding client SSL certificates two the qt owncloud client

trying the LS-7T display from pollin.de with linux

memtest86 fails because of broken usb stick it was on

how to fix broken packages on ubuntu

PyQwt moved from sf.net to github.com

i've upgraded my illuminator installation, see previous post: . in short that is: added another 'master brick', upgraded from 3 to 4 'dual relay bricklet', added IO-16 bricklet, added distance IR bricklet, added Ralink RT2571W, added 8 hardware buttons, adapted the relais.js software

nixos option search

source code distribution, midstream, hashing of downloads

deploying node.js applications on nixos

how to get rid of flash on linux

nix-build-view is a graphical frontend for nix-build, to visualize parallel execution of downloads and builds, taking place when doing nixos-rebuild for example.

how to create a presentation using inkscape and jessyink and how to create a pdf from it

new ideas for webservice packaging on NixOS

this post documents the various software designs i tried until i ended up with a node.js installation on a raspberry pi (PI for short) which is no used several times a day to control my devices' power states.

how to read mailing lists with a news reader

a declarative approach to describe webservices

how to load a custom environment automatically when entering a directory

how infotainment in cars will be in a few years

git gc --aggressive for nixpkgs.git

ensuring only one dhcp server is active

NixOS vortrag beim CCCS

this posting i want to enhance the shinken usage with a few new ideas

shinken with impact graph and ICMP

shinken 1.2.4 on ubuntu desktop 12.10

NAT traversal library

chatGPT: A cloud consists of similar computers that run the same OS and have various technical and non-technical motivations, such as load balancing and marketing; using cloud services can lead to loss of control, loss of infrastructure, loss of software compatibility, loss of knowledge, and personal experiences with different online services; personal clouds and decentralized infrastructure are alternatives to centralized cloud services, but they face challenges and require standardized package management, symmetrical internet connections, scalability, powerful hardware, encryption, IPv6, and a clear understanding of data protection; private clouds have a long way to go before they can match the features and quality of big clouds; using the internet without losing individuality and freedom of expression can be complicated for average internet users.

chatGPT: This article discusses the author's experience setting up a bonded network connection on Linux, allowing seamless switching between wireless and wired connections without losing active connections or disrupting bandwidth. The author provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the network and mentions some potential issues that may arise. They also express the need to package ifenslave and suggest integrating bonding into NixOS networking.

chatGPT: How to fix the error message and update Nix archives in NixOS

chatGPT: Using Meld to resolve conflicts while merging in SVN by configuring .subversion/config and /root/.meld.

chatGPT: The author questions why the wiki principle, including link stability and collaborative editing, is not widely implemented in webpages and documents and expresses the benefits of using wikis.

chatGPT: A guide for partitioning and installing NixOS on a Hetzner root server with 2x3TB disks using GPT instead of fdisk.

chatGPT: This article discusses the potential use of quantum computing for software exploitation and verification, as well as its impact on security and cryptography. It also highlights the promise of detailed quantum research.

chatGPT: This guide provides instructions for setting up a system using fdisk, mdadm, and LVM, with commands for creating RAID and configuring partitions. It also discusses the advantages of this setup and provides links to related resources.

chatGPT: This is a guide on how to log/analyze serial traffic and write a simulator for a UPS using NUT on Debian and NixOS. The author shares their experience with a specific UPS and discusses its pros and cons. The guide also includes links to further information.

chatGPT: This post lists a collection of space science and energy-related documentaries, including topics such as black holes, planets, the Hubble telescope, and nuclear energy.

chatGPT: The article discusses the benefits of developing software on NixOS, a Linux operating system that provides a development environment per project to avoid pollution and regression issues caused by system-wide changes. It also includes examples of configuration files and mentions upcoming features in NixOS.

chatGPT: This post lists a collection of documentaries and podcasts, including space science documentaries, energy-related documentaries, and various podcasts on different topics.

chatGPT: The author's Nokia N900 camera stopped working after the device fell, but reflashing the device resolved the issue. The author also provides steps for backing up and restoring the device and lists the applications they installed. They also mention that uninstalling fcam may have fixed the camera issue.

chatGPT: This post discusses two issues faced when using NixOS, including problems with importing a Makefile-based project in KDevelop and issues with auto-completion due to the absence of /usr/include in NixOS. The post provides some updates and links to potential solutions for these problems

chatGPT: How to integrate a daemon into NixOS using cntlm as an example. The process involves writing nix expressions, modifying configuration.nix, and starting the service as a separate user. This approach follows a clean design that encompasses packaging, configuration management, and runtime management.

chatGPT: The publication of the author's diploma thesis on package management is now available online, including the source code and introducing new terminology in the field.

chatGPT: Setting up a local SMTP server on Windows Server 2008 to improve email sending efficiency in OTRS ticketing system without the need for an external mail server.

chatGPT: The author discusses their experience creating a custom mediawiki theme for muse-sequencer.org, highlighting the importance of integrating the main navigation menu for usability and aesthetics. They also mention the ease of adding external and internal links in mediawiki, and recommend using CSS and tools like Firefox+Firebug for web development.

chatGPT: The main purpose is to create a 'high availability' file storage with two servers, one with fast disks for file caching and another with slow but large disks. The setup involves using fscache, virtualbox, and Ubuntu 10.10. The experiment also includes testing fscache with NFS and ext2/ext4 filesystems, as well as performance experiments to determine if the setup is worth it. The conclusion is that hot data can be used with the NFS workaround, but not without it. It would be nice to have a similar feature to fscache for any filesystem.

chatGPT: The author discusses their experience with using the 'clean' skin in Mediawiki, their issues with it on a new server, their modifications to fix the issues, and the new home for the clean skin.

chatGPT: Migrating a Gentoo system from VirtualBox to a libvirt machine running Fedora Core 15 Beta, including problems with image conversion, network and kernel configuration, and virtualbox kernel module building.

chatGPT: This article discusses the author's experience with deploying the monitoring tool Shinken on Gentoo and troubleshooting an issue with the Livestatus service. The author describes the dependencies they installed and provides a solution to the problem they encountered.

chatGPT: A tutorial on running Nix OS on a Hetzner platform, including extracting the Nix OS installation using VirtualBox and configuring the root server for file deployment.

chatGPT: This posting shows how to alter certain functions in a library to fix issues with the date function in GCC timestamps. A code snippet is provided to create a custom memcpy function to bypass a specific issue in Adobe Flash.

chatGPT: The article provides instructions on how to deploy Evopedia 0.4.2 on Mac OS X using Homebrew or native Qt tools, as well as the option to download a pre-built dmg image.

chatGPT: The author discusses their experience with the proprietary NVIDIA driver causing crashes and file loss on their Linux laptop and describes how they used netconsole to track down the issue. They then switched to the nouveau driver which improved performance and power saving, although there were some remaining issues with 2D drawing. The author concludes that KMS+nouveau+gallium3d is the way to go for NVIDIA drivers on Linux.

chatGPT: The article discusses the challenges of verifying the integrity of source code in binary deployment and suggests using a purely functional package manager like Nix to minimize interference and ensure consistent outcomes. It also explores possible solutions to the problem of timestamps causing differences in files.

chatGPT: This post discusses using Nix for source deployment and binary deployment on Windows, and explores how to build a MinGW-based Nix toolchain for Windows.

chatGPT: Discusses issues with the autotools build system in the Nix package manager and the motivation for replacing it with CMake, as well as tips and pitfalls in the process.

chatGPT: This post discusses how to set up a Nix prefix installation on Gentoo Linux, including the pros and cons of both Gentoo prefix and Nix prefix. It provides instructions for downloading and using Nix prefix, and includes links for further information.

chatGPT: This article discusses the use of Nix (a package manager like apt or portage) on Windows, including how to build and use it on a Windows system, as well as limitations and potential applications.

chatGPT: Two Gentoo systems experienced issues after updates, with one failing due to glibcxx/gcc update and the other failing to start a service after an update, highlighting the challenges of updating systems and the importance of using compatible software versions.

chatGPT: A reminder on how to keep a Gentoo system safe and sound, including updating active components, removing unnecessary software, checking for GLSA and kernel updates, managing disk space, and disabling unused services.

chatGPT: Running Mac OS X from VirtualBox on a Gentoo Linux host system, including tips on disk image size, installing software, downloading Xcode, creating snapshots, and image growth.

chatGPT: Evopedia 0.4.2 has been released for Windows, featuring an experimental installer created using HM NIS EDIT and a built-in p2p torrent downloader for updates and downloads.

chatGPT: This article discusses the author's experience with different Linux distributions and their package managers, highlighting the shortcomings and challenges they faced. They then introduce NIX OS, a package manager with unique features such as the ability to install multiple versions of a program, atomic installations, and easy roll-backs. NIX also replaces other build tools like Make and CMake. The author provides an example of creating a Nix component and installing it on Nix OS.

chatGPT: evopedia is now available for easy installation on Arch Linux through AUR, and users can also install it directly using the provided PKGBUILD source code.

chatGPT: The author describes their setup for experimenting with deployment by installing virtual Linux distributions using Virtualbox, solving networking issues and enabling internet access for all hosts using masquerading and configuring a DHCP server.

chatGPT: Evopedia, an offline Wikipedia reader, has been ported to Gentoo Linux and the ebuild can be found at the given link. Thanks were given to the developers who reviewed the ebuild and hope it will be included in the official distribution soon.

chatGPT: Evopedia, the offline Wikipedia reader, is now running on Windows XP and later versions, with a guide on how to build and modify it for Windows.

chatGPT: A developer modified a qt torrent example to create a gui-less torrent downloader and found a solution to a problem with the code.

chatGPT: This posting discusses using a QGraphicsScene/QGraphicsView with a QAbstractItemModel and introduces new concepts for setting up modules and connections, using a messenger class and interface, editing module properties with a QTreeView, and the possibility of using graphviz to layout a graph.

chatGPT: The author describes issues with their laptop, including problems with graphics, sound, WLAN, and ACPI events. They provide details about the specific issues and mention contacting the relevant development teams for help.

chatGPT: Discusses the difference between using a QAbstractItemModel and a QStandardItemModel for implementing a torrent client in Qt, and concludes that using a QStandardItemModel is easier and more convenient.

chatGPT: This article explains how to write swap back to RAM after it has been swapped out during software installation, with cautionary warnings included.

chatGPT: The author has been experiencing crashes on their HP EliteBook 8530w after resuming from suspend and found that disabling compositing in KDE helped, but the crashes still occurred. They then disabled compositing and AIGLX in xorg.conf, which seemed to resolve the issue. They are currently using Nvidia drivers and have 2D and 3D acceleration running. There have been continued crashes, but it is difficult to debug.

chatGPT: This script automates the creation of multiple C++ classes by generating the corresponding .h and .cpp files using Python and string templates.

chatGPT: The author discusses their difficulties in using VirtualBox with 64-bit guests on their host OS and their attempts to fix it, eventually finding success with the x11-drivers/nvidia-drivers-256.35 driver. They also mention the various functions that are now working with this driver, but note that it may not be stable.

chatGPT: A guide addressing volume control issues on Linux systems, particularly focusing on the HP EliteBook 8530w using Gentoo Linux. The guide covers using ACPI events, modifying X bindings, and installing on-screen display (OSD) solutions for volume changes.

chatGPT: The author shares their experience of owning an HP Elitebook 8530w and encountering issues with the nvidia card when resuming from suspend, but was able to fix the issue by updating pm-utils and using the acpi interface to adjust the screen brightness.

chatGPT: The author discusses their experience with using Bayesian filtering with SpamAssassin to reduce spam emails, including their setup, configuration, and training of the filter. They provide details on their procmail configuration, local.cf file, and how they experiment with spam. They also mention the importance of using the correct configuration files and permissions, and provide links to additional resources.

chatGPT: The blog post outlines the process of updating Gentoo Linux from KDE 4.3.3 to KDE 4.4.2 (and later 4.4.3). It discusses concepts like package stability in Portage, the user's existing software, preparations for the update, addressing warnings, handling package blocks, removing old KDE components, updating system configuration files, and ultimately achieving a successful installation of KDE 4.4.3, including troubleshooting and resolving dependencies along the way.

chatGPT: A blog post written in German discussing a seminar assignment on the topic of TCP, including links to a PDF, LaTeX tex file, and BibTeX file.

chatGPT: This guide explains how to publish files using BitTorrent on Linux, including creating a .torrent file, hosting a tracker, connecting a seed to the tracker, testing and monitoring the tracker or swarm, and ensuring security. The guide also mentions the limitations of using NAT and the potential of using IPv6 for better performance.

chatGPT: The user is experiencing issues with Acronis True Image Home 2009 backup software on Windows XP and is looking for a solution regarding incremental backups and consolidation. They disabled the "create a new backup after x incremental or differential backups" option in order to fix the issue. The user suggests that the GUI design could be improved and mentions that they have also tried the 2010 version of the software with no success. They are seeking help or suggestions for a solution.

chatGPT: A blog post explaining how to execute custom scripts when a DHCP lease is passed to a client, with instructions and examples for setup in Gentoo Linux.

chatGPT: The problem was that the system was halted due to udev not supporting the kernel version, and the fix involved downgrading udev to version 141 after booting from a grml USB stick and making some changes in the system setup.

chatGPT: The author has created a set of basic Ogre examples and provides screenshots and download links on Github, covering various topics including creating self-contained examples, getting Ogre running, using joystick/gamepad support, creating spheres and rings, using shaders, using CMake, and creating a lightweight CustomMedia system. The author also requests feedback on the examples.

chatGPT: Object Oriented Input System (OIS) is a cross-platform solution for using different types of input devices and feedback devices, but it may have issues working with certain Linux systems. This content explains how the OIS library has problems with permissions when accessing certain input devices on Linux, and provides solutions for fixing the issue using udev rules. It also discusses the lack of device hotplugging support in OIS and SDL libraries.

chatGPT: The author provides updates and discusses various issues with their laptop, including IO-wait problems, crashing during compilation, swapping, crashes on resume, low quality graphic card drivers, KDE PIM application problems, and sound support issues. They also mention using smartd and experiencing problems with Skype and flash.

chatGPT: A status update for Ogre on Gentoo, including information about the samples browser, the use of CMake for the Ogre library, issues with key repeat and the Ogre configurator, the need for FreeImage, the complexity of the samples, and problems with compiling projects and using Nvidia CG support. Also includes information about an ebuild for Ogre 1.7rc1 and links to relevant forums and resources.

chatGPT: The author proposes a method for automatically detecting dependencies in package managers by monitoring OPEN syscalls and using the 'ldd' command on the built binary. The goal is to have a common package manager for all Linux distributions, as well as other operating systems like macOS and Windows.

chatGPT: The author discusses their issues with using Ogre 3D on Gentoo, including installation problems, lack of documentation and samples, and issues with the build system. They suggest looking at how Trolltech handles their Qt release as a possible fix.

chatGPT: This article discusses the use of QGraphicsItem as a base class and the implementation of the class GraphicsItemModelExtension to query data from a QAbstractItemModel. It also touches on the use of properties and the need for a solution in displaying properties in a top-down manner.

chatGPT: The internet consists of low level protocols such as TCP, UDP, and IP, and there are various applications and services that use protocols other than HTTP. The biggest issue with HTTP is that it is a polling-only protocol, but there are new concepts like SPDY and websockets that aim to make HTTP more interactive. The future of the internet includes the adoption of IPv6, extended capabilities of HTTP, the merging of private and commercial internet usage, and the disappearance of Flash.

chatGPT: The author discusses their experience with using multi-threading and the QThread class in the libnoise-viewer software, as well as how they applied a color-gradient to visualize a heightmap. They also mention their positive experience with migrating to cmake and using the KDevelop IDE.

chatGPT: The author is experiencing multiple problems with their Gentoo Linux system, including mouse devices not working, file losses, crashes, slow performance, and instability. They are considering switching to Windows or trying a different desktop environment like XFCE4.

chatGPT: This is a discussion about using QGraphicsScene as a QAbstractItemView and exploring different design approaches and concepts for a graph editor.

chatGPT: The author discusses their experience using CMake for a Qt4 application, finding it easy to use and praising its "out of source" builds, and recommends resources for converting Qt4 applications from qmake to cmake. They also mention the convenience of using cmake with uic for KDE4 projects and express their satisfaction with KDevelop4's features such as language parsing, auto completion, multiple projects in one widget, and worksets.

chatGPT: A user purchased an HP Elitebook 8530w laptop and had a positive experience with its performance and design, preferring it over other options due to its powerful NVIDIA graphics card and lack of AMD components. The user installed Gentoo on the laptop by cloning an image from another computer and had some initial difficulties with the installation but resolved them. The user praised the laptop's anti-glare display, low power drain in standby mode, and compatibility with Linux. The only issues encountered were with LAN, WLAN, webcam, and touchpad functionality. The user also mentioned using genkernel for creating a new initrd image for encryption support. Overall, the user highly recommends the HP Elitebook 8530w.

chatGPT: A developer discusses using cmake with doxygen, provides a code example, and mentions helpful resources.

chatGPT: The author has released nNull, a client/server program that can execute various scripts and is not limited to network scripts, with a console qt program for the server and a QWidget for the client.

chatGPT: The author created their own network manager called n0 or nNull using Qt 4.x with a server and a client communicating via dbus, and they will release the source code soon. They explain how the network manager works and provide a script they use to change wireless networks. They also mention using dbus to execute scripts and logging the output to the GUI process.

chatGPT: Using software raids on Linux can be problematic during power outages, but using a single device without software raid or using suspend2ram/suspend2disk can provide a solution.

chatGPT: The author updates their Gentoo box and praises the stability and usability of the new portage KDE, the Nvidia graphics driver, and the performance of various applications, expressing overall happiness with the update and plans for future improvements.

chatGPT: The author encountered a limitation in the Radeon X300 graphics card where only one crtc interface could be used at a time, leading to a workaround using the xrandr command to disable and enable outputs, and suggested improvements for error messages.

chatGPT: The author discusses their experience with network management on Linux, specifically focusing on the drawbacks and benefits of their own network configuration setup using scripts. They also mention their thoughts on NetworkManager and suggest improvements, such as better debugging options and a graphical interface for monitoring network activity. Finally, they propose the concept of a "pyramid of services" to visualize the dependencies between network services and the ability to restart services at different layers of the pyramid.

chatGPT: The author is curious about running Linux and Windows simultaneously on one machine, but there are security and performance issues with virtualization, and they are seeking information on how it works and how to set it up.

chatGPT: Prior to GUI toolkits, console programs were commonly used, but now GUIs like QMessageBox can be annoying; the proposed fix is to record output buffers and easily toggle a console containing the recorded buffer for debugging and usability purposes.

chatGPT: A guide on how to download and compile Mumble and its dependencies in Linux.

chatGPT: A user's experience trying to play a game of Spring using Springlobby and Skype, encountering issues with connection and NAT traversal, prompting the need for a solution to establish a connection before game launch. The idea of using a udpserver with hole punching and UPnP capabilities is proposed as a potential solution. The user also mentions the availability of expensive servers for hosting games and the potential of IPv6 as a solution.

chatGPT: The problem of visualizing height differences in maps is discussed, with examples of different rendering methods shown. The idea of creating an OpenStreetMap renderer using the Spring RTS 'colorful heightmap' renderer or an overlay with local rendering is suggested.

chatGPT: Comparing the success of Linux and BSD, the author attributes Linux's popularity to the GPL license, which forces the release of source code upon request, while BSD's more permissive license allows closed-source programs. The author also mentions Minix and expresses interest in a Linux modification that combines Minix's design with Linux.

chatGPT: Linux is not on the desktop yet due to issues with graphic drivers, wireless LAN, updates, security mechanisms, and backups, but its lack of game support is no longer a major concern.

chatGPT: The article discusses how computers can be infected by viruses and how websites can infect computers through various attack patterns. It also explores social aspects of internet porn and the challenges of hiding online activities. The article raises concerns about privacy and the potential consequences of being exposed.

chatGPT: The text discusses the security issues with using a bridge in securing a wireless LAN, including the potential for interception, alteration, and insertion of malware. It also debunks the effectiveness of MAC filters in wireless security.

chatGPT: The content discusses the upcoming wireless LAN standard 802.11s and the concept of mesh networking, highlighting the need for a centralized infrastructure before decentralization can occur in various examples, and mentioning the advantages and security issues of the 802.11s standard.

chatGPT: The openmoko device is experiencing frequent errors and the user is seeking a solution.

chatGPT: An example is given where a peer-to-peer (p2p) web service could alleviate costs related to bandwidth usage and server load by distributing the load to clients, and mentions the influence of technologies like Google Gears and web 2.0 Ajax.

chatGPT: The internet was originally designed as a decentralized fail-safe structure, but many protocols and services today rely on central points of failure, which opens the door to censorship. Peer-to-peer (p2p) networks offer a solution by allowing the sharing of files and opinions in a democratic manner.

chatGPT: Big email hosters like Gmail could benefit from concentration efforts to handle spam efficiently, while small installations struggle with the resources needed for effective sorting, leading to potential legal Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks by spam on their competitors.

chatGPT: Initial Impressions of OpenMoko Neo Freerunner: Navigating Software Instabilities and Recognizing Potential