Void is an open-source operating system designed for privacy, security, and freedom. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Void on NixOS Latest.
Before beginning this tutorial, you will need the following:
The first step in installing Void is to install Git. Run the following command in your terminal:
sudo nix-env -i git
Next, clone the Void repository from the GitHub source:
git clone https://github.com/AlphaNecron/Void.git
Navigate into the cloned Void repository:
cd Void
Run the bootstrapper script to build the base image:
sudo bash bootstrap.sh
This will build a base image that can be used to install Void.
Edit the config.yaml file located in the config directory to meet your requirements. For example, you may need to modify the following settings:
hostname: Change this to the name of your computer.users: Set up user accounts for your system. bootloader: Choose which bootloader to use (Grub or Syslinux).filesystem: Select a filesystem.Run the following command to build the configuration:
sudo nixos-rebuild build
Finally, install Void by running the following command:
sudo nixos-install
Once the installation is complete, reboot your system.
You have successfully installed Void on NixOS Latest. Enjoy using your new operating system!
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