Neve: A Customizable NixOS-based Distribution ❄️

Welcome to Neve, a distribution based on NixOS and managed through the Nix package manager, designed to offer optimal hardware compatibility and customization options for every type of user. Whether you’re a beginner seeking simplicity and stability or an advanced user looking for complete control, Neve provides the tools to meet your needs.

⚠️ Development Status: Neve is currently in active development, with many components still being implemented. While usable, the project is recommended for development purposes and contributing to the project at this stage.

Key Features 🚀

• Customizable Profiles: Currently, only the desktop profile is available, but additional profiles (e.g., Kubernetes, server) are coming soon.
• Maximum Hardware Support: Neve is optimized for a wide range of hardware, allowing for customizable configurations tailored to specific platforms.
• Stability & Immutability: Leverages Nix’s stability and immutability to provide a predictable environment, while still allowing advanced customization.
• Beginner-Friendly: Designed to be intuitive for Linux newcomers, while still offering powerful features for advanced users.
• Granular Control: Easily override system settings via custom/nixos/userconfig.nix and adjust configurations to suit your needs.

Installation 📦

1. Install NixOS: Start by installing NixOS on either bare-metal or in a virtual machine.
2. Clone the Neve Repository: Clone the official Neve repository onto your system.
3. Add Your Hardware Configuration: Place your hardware-configuration.nix file in the custom/nixos directory.
4. Create a Custom Config: Create a userconfig.nix file to fully customize your Neve installation.

Refer to custom/nixos/userconfig-example.nix for the latest example configurations.

Development & Contributing 🤝

Neve is actively under development, and community contributions are encouraged. Whether you’re fixing bugs, adding new features, or expanding hardware support, your input is valuable.

Nevepkgs: Custom Packages for Neve 📦🔧

Neve includes nevepkgs, custom packages specifically tailored for this distribution. These packages may include overrides for nixpkgs or additional support for hardware components not yet available in nixpkgs. Contributing to nevepkgs is a great way to help the project grow.

Available Options 🖥️⚙️

All currently available options for hardware and software support can be found in the docs directory, including detailed configurations for optimizing Neve based on your specific hardware and software needs.

Roadmap 📝

• Graphics Management Utilities: Tools for easier graphical configuration and management.
• Terminal Utilities: Additional terminal-based tools for streamlined system management.
• Additional Profiles: Including Kubernetes, server, and other profiles based on user feedback.
• Expanded Hardware Support: Broader hardware compatibility across more devices.
• Increase Nevepkgs: Adding new custom packages to enrich the Neve ecosystem.

License 📜

This project is licensed under GNU GPL v2 or later.

Thank you for choosing Neve! Dive into the code, contribute, and help make it even better. Happy coding! 👨‍💻🎉