Jake Hamilton

Today we start Phase 1 of the #aux roadmap:

https://forum.aux.computer/t/roadmap-phase-1/238?u=jakehamilton

This phase is about amassing contributors such that we can confidently move to Phase 2 (Hard Fork). Right now we need core maintainers with deep nixpkgs knowledge and nix maintainers. If you fit either of those roles, please consider joining!

Roadmap: Phase 1

Today we begin Phase 1 of our roadmap, the Soft Fork: This initial phase will involve an ad-hoc management structure due to its bootstrapping nature. As such, the project’s stated Values, Goals, and Roadmap serve to keep all contributors aligned and safe knowing that the work they have committed to will not change. The initial forking off of Nix and NixPkgs will be performed in this phase and new contributors will be given roles for handling package maintenance and pulling changes from upstre...

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May 1, 2024 at 7:00pmWeb
Show threadAbhiramMay 1, 2024
@jakehamilton I was literally drafting up nearly the exact same toot. 😄
Show threadfops Now On Merping Synth DownloadMay 1, 2024
@jakehamilton i rlly like the nix name and logo so it sucks that they're going but it is what it is i guess
Show thread[object Object]May 1, 2024
@jakehamilton I’d love to help maintain the forked nix evaluator, but I can’t find the SIG for it! what’s the best way to get in touch for that?
Show threadSamuel ShuertMay 1, 2024
@zzt join us on https://forum.aux.computer, I'm sure we can help get you sorted
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Show threadJake HamiltonMay 1, 2024
@zzt yes please!! The forum is the best place to communicate for the project. I'll get an sig up and running for you. When you join the forum let me know what your username is.
Show thread[object Object]May 1, 2024
@jakehamilton thank you so much! I joined last night with username self. currently I’m not able to lead the evaluator SIG due to a fork of another project I’m running, but I’m very happy to contribute under someone else’s leadership. the evaluator is crucial to the Nix and Aux ecosystems as a whole, and I feel it’s very important to have an evaluator that’s developed by a collective, with a roadmap that isn’t directed by individual, commercial, or military interests.
Show threadjan AnotajusaMay 1, 2024
@jakehamilton
Quick question. The NixOS Foundation just announced they're going through some internal restructuring (including removing Eelco from the board) to make it more community driven. Do you still plan on working on this fork? Asking this because this announcement is a potential reason for stopping work on this fork.
https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-foundation-board-giving-power-to-the-community/44552
NixOS Foundation board: Giving power to the community

The community is more important than the product. — Pieter Hintjens Dear contributors to the Nix ecosystem, dear users, We recognize that the Nix community keeps growing and changing, and its governance has not been adapting accordingly. While the foundation board was never intended to lead the community, we cannot deny that it is perceived to be in that role by many, and we therefore take full accountability. We acknowledge there’s been a series of recent crises in our community, which are...

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Show threadJake HamiltonMay 1, 2024
@yetAnotherUser yes, I have a full post here addressing it: https://forum.aux.computer/t/the-future-of-aux-and-nix/168
The Future of Aux and Nix

Well, today has been exciting. We’ve launched this forum, gained over a hundred new users, seen an enormous amount of support and collaboration here, and… Eelco has stepped down from the NixOS Foundation? Please read the linked response from the board, it’s a big deal for Nix and, by extension, Aux. Eelco is stepping down This is an extraordinary change for him. He invented Nix, furthered it, and tried to continue improving it. The community surrounding Nix grew and, eventually, it outgrew Eel...

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Show threadPratham Patel May 2, 2024
@jakehamilton curious question: What is the core maintainers’ plan on “keeping up with nixos/nixpkgs”? Do you intend to keep merging code from there while adding your own commits on top? If no, why not? If yes, how do you plan on doing it?
Show threadJake HamiltonMay 2, 2024
@thefossguy the plan for phase 1 is to continue pulling in upstream changes. We intend to keep the nixpkgs fork reasonably up to date. Phase 2 will involve moving things out of NixPkgs and into our own repositories. At that point we will either linking an upstream NixPkgs for convenience or not including one at all so you only have the Aux provided package set. Of course, the one we end up with will be the one that is best for users.