diff --git a/Install-on-other-distros.md b/Install-on-other-distros.md index 5b43998..a3072f8 100644 --- a/Install-on-other-distros.md +++ b/Install-on-other-distros.md @@ -7,15 +7,18 @@ ## NixOs -Sway is in nixpkgs, and can be downloaded using -``` -nix-env -i sway-git -``` -or +Sway is in nixpkgs, and can be installed locally using ``` nix-env -i sway ``` -if you're using the unstable channel. +if you're subscribed to the unstable channel. +The stable channel also has an outdated `sway-git` package. + +Note however that support for sway in NixOS is experimental ; expect frequent +updates and lacking features. +Indeed, contrary to other window managers, NixOS doesn't provide a module for sway. +The process must be started manually and it can only be configured via impurities. +Furthermore, a lot of packages in NixOS are shipped without proper Wayland support. ## Gentoo