From 2a67128dc1ee57c98e555a533bccce093f975b1c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Timothy DeHerrera Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:32:18 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] README.md: refine the intro Emphasize the potentially ephemeral nature of the API until stability is reached. --- README.md | 19 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ceb1059a..845632ec 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,18 +10,22 @@ > [for a while](https://github.com/divnix/devos/tree/17713c22d07c54525c728c62060a0428b76dee3b). # Introduction -DevOS is a template which grants a simple way to use, deploy and manage -[NixOS][nixos] systems for personal and productive use. It does this by -providing a sane repository structure, integrating several popular projects -like [home-manager][home-manager], setting clear guidelines, offering useful -conveniences, and eliminating boilerplate so you can focus on deploying your -systems. +DevOS grants a simple way to use, deploy and manage [NixOS][nixos] systems for +personal and productive use. It does this by providing a convenient repository +structure; integrating several popular projects like +[home-manager][home-manager], and [devshell][devshell]. + +Skip the indeterminate nature of other systems, _and_ the perceived difficulty +of Nix. It's easier than you think! + +A lot will change toward 1.0.0[#121](https://github.com/divnix/devos/issues/121) +, so stayed tuned! ## Getting Started Check out the [guide](https://devos.divnix.com/doc/start) to get up and running. ## Motivation -NixOS provides an amazing abstraction to manage our computers, but that new +NixOS provides an amazing abstraction to manage our environment, but that new power can sometimes bring feelings of overwhelm and confusion. Having a turing complete programming language can add an unlimited potential for complexity if we do it wrong. Instead, we should have a community consensus on how to manage @@ -58,3 +62,4 @@ DevOS is licensed under the [MIT License][mit]. [core]: https://github.com/divnix/devos [community]: https://github.com/divnix/devos/tree/community [dotfiles]: https://github.com/hlissner/dotfiles +[devshell]: https://github.com/numtide/devshell