title: What does GNU Guix need Nix programs for?
body: <p>I'm attempting to compile GNU Guix from source for non-root package management. When running configure with <code>--disable-daemon</code>, I get the following error:</p>
  
  <pre><code>configure: error: Nix programs not found; please install Nix or use `--with-nix-prefix'
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>As I understand it, Nix is a whole other package manager. Why does Guix need this? Is it built on top of Nix? Most importantly, can I compile Guix without Nix dependence? </p>