Linux Workstations (NixOS)
The cloud Linux system installs on any PC connected to the network.
Workstation profiles
Section titled “Workstation profiles”Each machine is configured according to a profile (role) that includes:
- Features enabled automatically.
- Pre-made configurations.
| Profile | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| ⚙️ | minimal | A system with the bare minimum. |
| 🖥️ | desktop | A desktop with office, multimedia, and productivity software. |
| 💻 | laptop | An office workstation optimized for laptops. |
| 🔌 | portable | My system on a bootable USB drive. |
| 🗄️ | server | A stripped-down, secure server without a screen. |
| 🌐 | gateway | A zone gateway, my internet “box” that filters ads. |
| ☁️ | hcs | A VPN coordination server, for the administrator. |
| 📦 | vm | A virtual machine. |
Technical details : Host profiles.
Zero maintenance
Section titled “Zero maintenance”Under DNF, the system manages itself :
- Updates: applied automatically, without intervention.
- Security: Linux is secure by design → no antivirus needed.
- Drivers: everything is pre-configured. Printers, screens, peripherals : they work.
- Failure or problem: the admin restores your workstation in minutes, exactly as before.