Hi, Thanks for your feedback.
No answer to your questions means “I do not know” or “Something is indeed missing on Guix side”. On jeu., 02 févr. 2023 at 19:02, "mhrunn...@yahoo.com" <mhrunn...@yahoo.com> wrote: > 2) For example, what is the purpose of "use-modules", > "use-service-modules", and "use-package-modules"? use-modules is from Guile https://www.gnu.org/software/guile/manual/guile.html#Using-the-Guile-Module-System The others are Guix specific. > 4) Where does the manual list the modules and module options for quick > reference? I do not understand this question but I guess it is because the question #2. > 5) Are there other "modules" types not listed in these examples? Nothing I am aware. > 6) Why does the "use-modules" line always include another element or > elements in parenthesis "( )" when the "use-service-modules" and > "use-packages-modules" lines do not? Example: (use-modules (guix) (gnu packages base)) loads the modules named (guix) and named (gnu packages base). See #2. Since all the packages are defined in modules (gnu packages FOO) then it is very common to write (gnu packages emacs-xyz) or (gnu packages bioconductor) or etc. then ’use-package-modules’ provides a shortcut; other said, (use-package-modules emacs-xyz bioconductor) is equivalent to: (use-modules (gnu packages emacs-xyz) (gnu packages bioconductor)) > Finally, I have invested over 40 hours reading the manual and other > supporting material. So, for the "RTM" crowd, I think that time > investment reflects a commitment to learn and understand the Guix > system. Accordingly, I look forward to hearing from those that can > "fill in the gaps" missing from the manual or direct me to the > specific resources necessary for me to comprehend what I don't > understand. And as a new Guix user, I am more than willing to > contribute by assisting those working to improve the documentation. A > noob to help noobs, if you will indulge the thought. Thanks for your effort and perseverance! Your feedback is very valuable and I hope that it could help in improving the manual by connecting some missing dots. Cheers, simon
