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00:00 - Introduction: AUR Malware and Arch Linux's Future
00:40 - My History with Arch and the AUR
01:36 - Is the Chaotic AUR Affected?
02:08 - Essential Security Steps: Change Your Passwords
02:35 - Installing Arch with the Cosmic Desktop
03:55 - Setting Up the Desktop Environment
04:33 - Introduction to Nix Package Manager on Arch
05:55 - Installing the Nix Package Manager
08:20 - Configuring Nix (config.nix)
10:10 - Adding and Installing Packages with Nix
12:55 - Searching for Nix Packages
14:30 - The Struggles of Using Nix for Simple Tasks
17:45 - Final Thoughts: Is Nix a Viable AUR Replacement? #dreamy