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+# Install on a non NixOS system
+
+Install nix either with the package, or using determinate systems installer. Make sure that `flakes` and `nix-command` are enabled.
+```
+experimental-features = flakes nix-command
+```
+
+Run home-manager the first time with nix commands.
+```
+nix run home-manager -- switch --flake .
+```
+
+Afterwards make can be used
+```
+make home
+```
+
+The terminal needs to have the [Roboto Mono Nerdfont](https://www.nerdfonts.com/font-downloads) installed.