I'm a Linux power user, and this distro made me rethink what an operating system can be

This article reviews NixOS, an open-source Linux distribution praised for its stability, performance, and choice of desktop environments, while emphasizing a steep learning curve—particularly for installing non-free software and managing packages without a GUI. It outlines steps to enable unfree packages, notes occasional quirks like missing menu entries until a reboot, and ultimately recommends NixOS for experienced Linux users comfortable with the command line who want a robust, configurable system.