SimulaVR / SimulaVR/Simula

Nixxing nix

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Description

Pardon the title, couldn't resist the pun.

I spent an hour trying to alternately let simula's script install nix, then to install it via my package manager. Nothing I tried resulted in anything remotely like a usable nix, despite a bunch of sourcing and rebooting and tearing of hair. No consistent error messages either - It's a fresh new error every time!

Could we get some boring old-style binary releases as an option? It may help distros package this thing, which may get more eyes on it.

Cheers,
Dirk

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The issue names Simula's installation script and package-manager installation attempts; start by reviewing that installation path and the reported failures. Define the binary-release and distribution-packaging scope, with completion meaning users have a usable binary-release option and installation guidance.

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Assessment

Domain
build-system, release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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