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Passphrase-less reboots using kexec under NixOS
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People are discussing how to perform reboots on NixOS without entering a passphrase, using kexec for faster, more seamless restarts. The focus is on practical reboot workflows and security/UX tradeoffs of skipping passphrases.
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You can reboot NixOS without a passphrase by leveraging kexec, enabling quicker restarts with an altered security posture.
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Passphrase-less reboots using kexec under NixOS
People are discussing how to perform reboots on NixOS without entering a passphrase, using kexec for faster, more seamless restarts. The focus is on practical reboot workflows and security/UX tradeoffs of skipping passphrases.
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