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## [AI agentic programming -- where to begin?](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/ai-agentic-programming-where-to-begin/1993)

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**Author:** [@shinkansen](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/shinkansen)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/ai-agentic-programming-where-to-begin/1993 "2026-05-13T05:15:41Z")

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Recently I watched following System Crafters streams about agentic, or, pair programming capabilities: (oldest to newest) Wiring Claude Code Into Emacs - System Crafters Live! Uncovering Tmux’s Hidden Gems - System Cr…

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## [Trying to create my first package variant - I can start by building it locally, right?](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/trying-to-create-my-first-package-variant-i-can-start-by-building-it-locally-right/1958)

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**Author:** [@Folaht](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Folaht)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/trying-to-create-my-first-package-variant-i-can-start-by-building-it-locally-right/1958 "2026-05-13T00:19:32Z")

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Alright, so here’s my plan. While I was previously using Manjaro, I had half-created my very own conlang and conscript which I like to call ‘European’. It’s a language meant for EU citizens, because I like the idea of …

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## [CrafterBin - A Temporary File Sharing Service in Common Lisp](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/crafterbin-a-temporary-file-sharing-service-in-common-lisp/1946)

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**Author:** [@Glenneth](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Glenneth)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/crafterbin-a-temporary-file-sharing-service-in-common-lisp/1946 "2026-05-11T21:16:09Z")

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What is CrafterBin? CrafterBin is a self-hosted temporary file sharing service written in Common Lisp. It is inspired by 0x0.st and is live at crafterbin.glennstack.dev. You upload a file (or paste text), get a short UR…

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## [Guix as an Emacs package manager](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/guix-as-an-emacs-package-manager/1998)

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**Author:** [@OldSoul](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/OldSoul)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/guix-as-an-emacs-package-manager/1998 "2026-05-09T23:23:13Z")

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Hey everyone! I’ve been getting into Linux and Emacs over the past two months and am moving operating systems from Arch to Guix. One thing I have noticed is that it’s possible to use Guix as your Emacs package manager i…

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## [Asteroid Radio is Live](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/asteroid-radio-is-live/1865)

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**Author:** [@fade](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/fade)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/asteroid-radio-is-live/1865 "2026-05-07T13:48:05Z")

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Since the past ~3 months, @Glenneth, @easilok and me have been working on the asteroid music radio station called Asteroid Radio. Asteroid is defined in Common Lisp, and panders shamelessly to the proclivities of the ki…

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## [Category request: AI](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/category-request-ai/1976)

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**Author:** [@shinkansen](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/shinkansen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/category-request-ai/1976 "2026-05-01T22:52:03Z")

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I would like to request a new category in the systemcrafters forum: AI. I am impressed by the pair programming tools that enable us to have a force multiplier when it comes to working on our personal projects. I think …

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## [Community Chat Crafting: IRC and XMPP](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/community-chat-crafting-irc-and-xmpp/1981)

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**Author:** [@ashraz](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/ashraz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/community-chat-crafting-irc-and-xmpp/1981 "2026-05-01T15:19:30Z")

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2026-05-01T15:30:00Z (UTC)

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## [How can i solve the failed guix pull and reconfigures?](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/how-can-i-solve-the-failed-guix-pull-and-reconfigures/1975)

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**Author:** [@Galva-tron](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Galva-tron)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/how-can-i-solve-the-failed-guix-pull-and-reconfigures/1975 "2026-04-30T22:21:23Z")

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Now that i’ve gotten pass the install stage, my next big hurdle is random failed guix pulls and reconfigures. I thought my hardware was enough: System Details Report Report details Date generated: …

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## [Nonguix issues can't get it to work](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/nonguix-issues-cant-get-it-to-work/1965)

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**Author:** [@Galva-tron](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Galva-tron)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/nonguix-issues-cant-get-it-to-work/1965 "2026-04-28T17:11:00Z")

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I’m have issues with the non-guix installer. can anyone give me a 2026 guide? i tried installing it and it froze. i tried following dave’s video but his installer is not available. i downloaded the non-guix from gitl…

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## [Channels using ssh](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/channels-using-ssh/1942)

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**Author:** [@tatd](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/tatd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/channels-using-ssh/1942 "2026-04-27T20:49:50Z")

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I have set up a channel with Gitolite on my server. I want to use SSH instead of HTTPS. I added the repository to channels, but it says it cannot find the server. I am able to git clone the channel. I am using a differen…

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## [Is guile easy to learn?](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/is-guile-easy-to-learn/1953)

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**Author:** [@Galva-tron](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Galva-tron)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/is-guile-easy-to-learn/1953 "2026-04-27T04:42:15Z")

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is guile easy to learn? I’m very interested it.

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## [Virtual network switch keeps disappearing](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/virtual-network-switch-keeps-disappearing/1919)

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**Author:** [@Folaht](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Folaht)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/virtual-network-switch-keeps-disappearing/1919 "2026-04-27T04:34:55Z")

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So here’s how I create a virtual network switch: $ sudo virsh net-define /etc/libvirt/storage/default.xml $ sudo virsh net-start default But once I do a reboot, here’s what I get: $ sudo virsh net-list --all Name …

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## [Does Guix have an application that runs the guix system vm, that runs a live(SD/SSD) Guix OS installer, that imports system and home configuration files?](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/does-guix-have-an-application-that-runs-the-guix-system-vm-that-runs-a-live-sd-ssd-guix-os-installer-that-imports-system-and-home-configuration-files/1920)

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**Author:** [@Folaht](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Folaht)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/does-guix-have-an-application-that-runs-the-guix-system-vm-that-runs-a-live-sd-ssd-guix-os-installer-that-imports-system-and-home-configuration-files/1920 "2026-04-27T04:18:54Z")

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And if not, is it possible to create such application? P.S. I’m not sure whether to call it a Live(SD/SSD) installer as the “Live” part will be missing unless it’s USB. If anyone wonders why you want to run to run a Li…

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## [Stealing from the Best Emacs Configs](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/stealing-from-the-best-emacs-configs/1944)

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**Author:** [@shom](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/shom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/stealing-from-the-best-emacs-configs/1944 "2026-04-27T02:30:46Z")

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This is an excellent article about Emax configuration snippets: I really like how each section explains what the configuration does in simple terms and also what other popular “distributions” include it. Maybe others …

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## [Crafting an AI-Driven Workflow System - System Crafters Live!](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/crafting-an-ai-driven-workflow-system-system-crafters-live/1937)

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**Author:** [@ashraz](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/ashraz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/crafting-an-ai-driven-workflow-system-system-crafters-live/1937 "2026-04-26T17:35:58Z")

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2026-04-03T15:30:00Z (UTC)→2026-04-03T17:00:00Z (UTC)

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## ["guix system: warning: service 'lightdm' could not be found" when trying to switch to lightdm](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/guix-system-warning-service-lightdm-could-not-be-found-when-trying-to-switch-to-lightdm/1960)

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**Author:** [@Folaht](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Folaht)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/guix-system-warning-service-lightdm-could-not-be-found-when-trying-to-switch-to-lightdm/1960 "2026-04-26T06:30:59Z")

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I want to use lightdm instead of gdm, since it’s the default display manager for the Xfce DE. But I get this warning: $ sudo guix system reconfigure /etc/config.scm ... guix system: warning: service 'lightdm' could no…

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## [Extraneous field initializers error](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/extraneous-field-initializers-error/1955)

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**Author:** [@OldSoul](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/OldSoul)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 6:19am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/extraneous-field-initializers-error/1955 "2026-04-26T06:19:30Z")

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Hey everyone. I am currently doing my first install of nonguix and have been running into this same error many times over. I ran the script to generate the nonguix iso, flashed it onto a USB, and have tried multiple tim…

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## [Exploring the Linux Kernel - System Crafters Live!](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/exploring-the-linux-kernel-system-crafters-live/1966)

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**Author:** [@ashraz](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/ashraz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/exploring-the-linux-kernel-system-crafters-live/1966 "2026-04-24T14:40:50Z")

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## [I want to try to make cosmic de packages](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/i-want-to-try-to-make-cosmic-de-packages/1957)

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**Author:** [@Kosto](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Kosto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/i-want-to-try-to-make-cosmic-de-packages/1957 "2026-04-20T10:31:27Z")

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Hello :waving\_hand: I’m new in guix world. Can you recommend me some materials how to add rust packages to my system?

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## [Is there a way to install android-tools on guix?](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/is-there-a-way-to-install-android-tools-on-guix/1950)

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**Author:** [@Folaht](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Folaht)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/is-there-a-way-to-install-android-tools-on-guix/1950 "2026-04-19T22:14:55Z")

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I need it for installing Sailfish X. And I don’t see it available in either guix or non-guix.

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## [Is there a template i can use for guix](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/is-there-a-template-i-can-use-for-guix/1952)

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**Author:** [@Galva-tron](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Galva-tron)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/is-there-a-template-i-can-use-for-guix/1952 "2026-04-19T03:45:52Z")

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Is there any templates i could follow to build my system?

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## [Gilt - A LazyGit-Style Git TUI Written in Common Lisp](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/gilt-a-lazygit-style-git-tui-written-in-common-lisp/1949)

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**Author:** [@Glenneth](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Glenneth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/gilt-a-lazygit-style-git-tui-written-in-common-lisp/1949 "2026-04-16T09:35:02Z")

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I’ve been working on Gilt, a terminal user interface for Git written entirely in Common Lisp (SBCL). It is heavily inspired by LazyGit but built from scratch with no external TUI framework - just raw ANSI escape codes an…

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## [Introduction from Dan](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/introduction-from-dan/1923)

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**Author:** [@mintman](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/mintman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/introduction-from-dan/1923 "2026-04-13T15:38:46Z")

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Hi, everyone. Dan here. I’ve been on the forum for a while now, mostly lurking every now and then. Figured it’s probably time to chime in with a quick intro. I started watching @daviwil ‘s videos on Odysee a few years …

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## [Nonguix Installation Diary](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/nonguix-installation-diary/1935)

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**Author:** [@highchurch](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/highchurch)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/nonguix-installation-diary/1935 "2026-04-13T08:56:35Z")

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Similar to others’ posts, this is to capture the process I’m taking to install the non-free Guix ISO. As of now, it is unsuccessful. Error reports without verbose error messages are worthless, so I will be including tho…

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## [Emacs: live stream about maintaining the modus-themes](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/emacs-live-stream-about-maintaining-the-modus-themes/1947)

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**Author:** [@ashraz](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/ashraz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/emacs-live-stream-about-maintaining-the-modus-themes/1947 "2026-04-10T12:37:33Z")

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See also Emacs modus-themes live stream today @ 14:00 Europe/Athens | Protesilaos Stavrou.

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## [Odd behavior of tramp sudo when using nix shell](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/odd-behavior-of-tramp-sudo-when-using-nix-shell/1943)

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**Author:** [@cons](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/cons)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/odd-behavior-of-tramp-sudo-when-using-nix-shell/1943 "2026-04-07T20:07:19Z")

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Hello, I’m hunting one nasty bug which bother me quite a time. I have simple shell.nix file: { pkgs ? import \<nixpkgs\> { } }: pkgs.mkShell { buildInputs = with pkgs; \[ xorg.xclock \]; } And corresponding .envr…

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## [Resurrecting discourse.el](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/resurrecting-discourse-el/1936)

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**Author:** [@Glenneth](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Glenneth)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/resurrecting-discourse-el/1936 "2026-04-07T09:58:09Z")

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Hi all, I’ve started bringing an old Emacs package project back to life: discourse.el. It’s an Emacs interface for browsing and interacting with Discourse forums, and I’m currently using the System Crafters forum as th…

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## [Window managers for Guix](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/window-managers-for-guix/1938)

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**Author:** [@OldSoul](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/OldSoul)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/window-managers-for-guix/1938 "2026-04-07T08:38:43Z")

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Hey everyone. I am looking to switch to Guix fairly soon and would like a window manager that will integrate well with Guix. I would ideally like to be able to configure my WM with guile, but elisp or common lisp are als…

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## [Duplicate package issue "same package, same version" leading to conflict issues when trying to install new packages](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/duplicate-package-issue-same-package-same-version-leading-to-conflict-issues-when-trying-to-install-new-packages/1907)

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**Author:** [@Folaht](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/Folaht)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/duplicate-package-issue-same-package-same-version-leading-to-conflict-issues-when-trying-to-install-new-packages/1907 "2026-04-07T08:32:00Z")

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I tried installing deluge and I got this error: $ guix package -i deluge Le paquet suivant sera installé : deluge 2.2.0 guix package: erreur : le profil contient des entrées en conflit pour gtk+ guix package: erreur…

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## [(use-modules (gnu)) ice-9/boot-9.scm: In procedure raise-exception: no code for module (gnu)](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/use-modules-gnu-ice-9-boot-9-scm-in-procedure-raise-exception-no-code-for-module-gnu/1713)

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**Author:** [@drewverlee](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/drewverlee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/use-modules-gnu-ice-9-boot-9-scm-in-procedure-raise-exception-no-code-for-module-gnu/1713 "2026-04-05T17:19:41Z")

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\[edit\] i fixed the issue by installing guile with guix instead of while my foreign dustro. Og post: (use-modules (gnu)) ice-9/boot-9.scm:1685:16: In procedure raise-exception: no code for module (gnu) Where is the gu…

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