Issue with page `/start/install/` - Detsys installer

Open dtomvan opened this issue 3 months ago • 1 comments

Determinate is dropping CppNix support in their installer. I understand it's not 01-01-2026 yet, but I think this should be addressed by then. I don't think it's appropriate anymore to advertise the installer to beginners, as DetSys nix is not actually the nix that people expect. Also, since Determinate uses FlakeHub for nixpkgs in the global flake registry, most beginners don't get what they expect and it might cause confusion, which is the last thing you want with a first user experience.

I see Zero to Nix referred to often as a useful resource for beginners, and I think it would be more credible if it were more neutral and not pushing the DetSys agenda as much...

If you are choosing to keep the DetSys installer on the page it might make more sense to add some clarification that, if you are using the unofficial installer, you will not get the official Nix.

Oct 03 '25 20:10 dtomvan

We certainly have every intention of making all of the above quite explicit when the time comes. After 1/1/26, if there's anything that feels unclear, please do not hesitate to file an issue and we'll address it ASAP.

Oct 03 '25 20:10 lucperkins