The [Nix package manager](https://nixos.org/download/) is [used in some cases](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334778484_Providing_a_Unified_Software_Environment_for_Canada's_National_Advanced_Computing_Centers) to provide basic software packages in isolated environments, similar to Conda. It may be a good idea to add a section about Nix in the software environment seminar.
The Nix package manager is used in some cases to provide basic software packages in isolated environments, similar to Conda.
It may be a good idea to add a section about Nix in the software environment seminar.