web01.fireside.fm Wed, 20 May 2026 20:04:29 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The IT Guy Show - Episodes Tagged with “Linuxdistro” https://podcast.itguyeric.com/tags/linuxdistro Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Welcome to the ‘IT Guy Show’, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, expert advice, and engaging discussions. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or a tech enthusiast eager to expand your knowledge, Eric has you covered. With a passion for simplifying complex tech concepts and a knack for making technology accessible to everyone, Eric creates an inclusive and welcoming space where listeners can learn, laugh, and connect. 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Subscribe now and make the 'Office of the IT Guy' your new favorite tech destination! no ITGuyEric, TechPodcast, ITPodcast, Sudo Show, Technology, TechTips, ITSupport, DigitalTransformation, TechCommunity, ITProfessionals, TechNews, ITKnowledge, Devops, Linux, OpenSource Eric Hendricks eric@itguyeric.com Episode 11: NixOS: The Distro That Thinks Code https://podcast.itguyeric.com/11 4ad14257-cf9a-48f4-b183-7b4a538dfbe8 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks For many Linux users, configuration means dotfiles, bash scripts, and duct tape. But what if your entire system, from packages to users to services could be described, versioned, and rolled back like code? 24:12 no <p>For many Linux users, configuration means dotfiles, bash scripts, and duct tape. But what if your entire system, from packages to users to services could be described, versioned, and rolled back like code?</p> <p>In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Aaron Honeycutt to demystify NixOS, the declarative, reproducible Linux distribution that’s changing how people think about system configuration. We’ll cover what makes NixOS different, how to get started without pulling your hair out, and how this distro fits into modern DevOps, home lab, and desktop workflows.</p> <p>If you’ve ever heard the term “declarative infrastructure” and wondered what it actually looks like in practice, this is your chance to find out.</p> <hr> <p>Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.</p> <p>Connect with me! <a href="https://linktr.ee/itguyeric" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://linktr.ee/itguyeric</a><br> Join our: <br> Discord: <a href="https://itguyeric.com/discord" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://itguyeric.com/discord</a><br> Matrix: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org</a></p> <p>Connect with Aaron: <a href="https://aaron.honeycutt.family" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://aaron.honeycutt.family</a><br> Inside a NixOS Homelab: Real-World Walkthrough with Aaron Honeycutt<br> <a href="https://youtu.be/pQTiucyjIjc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://youtu.be/pQTiucyjIjc</a></p> <p>NixOS: <a href="https://nixos.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://nixos.org</a><br> NixOS Discord: <a href="https://discord.com/invite/RbvHtGa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://discord.com/invite/RbvHtGa</a><br> Medium - What is Nix / NixOS: <a href="https://medium.com/@Erik_Krieg/what-is-nix-nixos-aab5610f0d7f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://medium.com/@Erik_Krieg/what-is-nix-nixos-aab5610f0d7f</a></p> <p>Chapters:<br> 00:00 Stream Start<br> 00:15 Welcome<br> 01:05 Aaron Honeycutt<br> 02:23 What is NixOS<br> 04:14 How is it different?<br> 06:20 What’s the learning curve?<br> 12:20 Contributing to NixOS<br> 16:59 The Future<br> 23:38 Outro </p> <hr> <p>Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency<br> Photo by Malachi Brooks on Unsplash </p> nixos, nix, linux, devops, reproducibleinfrastructure, homelab, linuxdesktop, nixpkgs, flake, linuxdistro, opensource, configurationmanagement, itguyeric, eric the it guy, aaron honeycutt, ahoneybun, nixstore, nixenv, techpodcast, linuxadmin, techcommunity For many Linux users, configuration means dotfiles, bash scripts, and duct tape. But what if your entire system, from packages to users to services could be described, versioned, and rolled back like code?

In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Aaron Honeycutt to demystify NixOS, the declarative, reproducible Linux distribution that’s changing how people think about system configuration. We’ll cover what makes NixOS different, how to get started without pulling your hair out, and how this distro fits into modern DevOps, home lab, and desktop workflows.

If you’ve ever heard the term “declarative infrastructure” and wondered what it actually looks like in practice, this is your chance to find out.

Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

Connect with Aaron: https://aaron.honeycutt.family
Inside a NixOS Homelab: Real-World Walkthrough with Aaron Honeycutt
https://youtu.be/pQTiucyjIjc

NixOS: https://nixos.org
NixOS Discord: https://discord.com/invite/RbvHtGa
Medium - What is Nix / NixOS: https://medium.com/@Erik_Krieg/what-is-nix-nixos-aab5610f0d7f

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:15 Welcome
01:05 Aaron Honeycutt
02:23 What is NixOS
04:14 How is it different?
06:20 What’s the learning curve?
12:20 Contributing to NixOS
16:59 The Future
23:38 Outro

Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Malachi Brooks on Unsplash

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In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Aaron Honeycutt to demystify NixOS, the declarative, reproducible Linux distribution that’s changing how people think about system configuration. We’ll cover what makes NixOS different, how to get started without pulling your hair out, and how this distro fits into modern DevOps, home lab, and desktop workflows.

If you’ve ever heard the term “declarative infrastructure” and wondered what it actually looks like in practice, this is your chance to find out.

Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

Connect with Aaron: https://aaron.honeycutt.family
Inside a NixOS Homelab: Real-World Walkthrough with Aaron Honeycutt
https://youtu.be/pQTiucyjIjc

NixOS: https://nixos.org
NixOS Discord: https://discord.com/invite/RbvHtGa
Medium - What is Nix / NixOS: https://medium.com/@Erik_Krieg/what-is-nix-nixos-aab5610f0d7f

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:15 Welcome
01:05 Aaron Honeycutt
02:23 What is NixOS
04:14 How is it different?
06:20 What’s the learning curve?
12:20 Contributing to NixOS
16:59 The Future
23:38 Outro

Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Malachi Brooks on Unsplash

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