<ul><li>The writer switched from Manjaro Linux to NixOS but returned to Arch Linux.</li><li>NixOS concept seemed promising but ended up being problematic.</li><li>NixOS had frequent issues and required constant rebuilds and fixes.</li><li>Error messages in NixOS are often cryptic and hard to understand.</li><li>NixOS updates are large due to how dependencies are handled, leading to bloated systems.</li><li>NixOS compilation takes longer as packages are built from source, making updates time-consuming.</li><li>NixOS documentation is lacking compared to Arch Wiki, making it difficult for users to find answers.</li><li>The writer does not recommend NixOS for daily desktop use due to its shortcomings.</li><li>Alternatives exist for some of NixOS's features like BTRFS snapshots and declarative package management.</li><li>Development of system-manager, a tool for managing system config using Nix, is ongoing.</li></ul>

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