NixOS Tutorial - How To Use Channels & Modules

In this episode we continue to explore NixOS and move on to slightly more advanced usage scenarios. NixOS channels are more than just package repositories they also define the nixos modules that go with packages. Modules are the mechanism NixOS uses to generate configuration files and service files for applications. If you're in the market for a great vpn or email provider consider proton and help support my content: Proton VPN: https://go.getproton.me/SH13u Proton Mail: https://go.getproton.me/SH13v Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - nix Channels 01:20 - why mutliple channels? 02:30 - installing from alternat channels 04:25 - using nixos modules from alternate channel 10:23 - nix-shell introduction 14:33 - recap and conclusion