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Add to SafariWhen comparing Guix vs CRUX, the Slant community recommends CRUX for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distros that don't use systemd?” CRUX is ranked 9th while Guix is ranked 16th. The most important reason people chose CRUX is:
It uses the BSD ports system as package manager.
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Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Atomic package management without bloated init/supervision systems
For those with a clear focused concept of what is wanted, after building, the build can be replicated in a blink on countless machines. Both GUIX and shephard are complex but also a breath of fresh air.
Pro Secure rootless installation
While the whole system can be configured using a declarative file with sufficient privileges. Users can install any package in their own local profile with a single command without root.
Pro A truly advanced operating system
Solves modern problems of software management in one concise, coherent, and fully integrated system.
Pro Ports
It uses the BSD ports system as package manager.
Pro Very BSD/UNIX-like
Pro Learning
Nice if you want to learn some stuff about Linux.
Pro Very knowledgeable and helpful user comunity via IRC
Cons
Con Not for newbies, neither for seasoned professionals, unless raging against conformity with artful purpose
Con Very small user community
Con KISS
You have to do everything by yourself, there are no helpers!
