How To Test A Package Without Installing It In Linux - OSTechNix

This brief tutorial describes how to test a package before installing it in Linux using Nix package manager.

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This website refreshes every second preventing me from scrolling down in the browser, using Memmy
- The original page https://ostechnix.com/how-to-test-a-package-without-installing-it-in-linux/ gave me errors, hence I went for the WayBackMachine copy. Maybe it is a problem at their side, and they will fix it later.
- Don't use webview.
- Same in Jerboa. Extremely annoying.
- I was able to read it by clicking the stop button mid-refresh, but it took me a few tries.
... more like how to test a package by installing it, with nix???

Just becausr the install is independant and garbagre collectable doesnt mean its not installed.
What's wrong with nix-shell -p?
Very cool! Just like a distrobox but a little bit user friendly

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