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Add NixOS to WSL Linux distros

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Description

Hey,
would like to see NixOS provided as a distribution for WSL.
It is already working fine by using https://github.com/nix-community/NixOS-WSL

If it's possible to publish it on Microsoft Store, I'm willing to help out.

Downstream issue: https://github.com/nix-community/NixOS-WSL/issues/63

Best regards
Jonas

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Research direction

Start with the linked NixOS-WSL project and downstream issue #63 to understand the existing WSL implementation and the request. Done means determining whether NixOS can be provided through the Microsoft Store; the issue names no files, tests, or implementation entry point.

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Assessment

Tech stack
nixos
Domain
operating-systems, release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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