{
  inputs,
  outputs,
  lib,
  config,
  pkgs,
  ...
}: {
  # so, funny thing i learned - "xserver" is basically the blanket term for all gui stuff in nixos.
  # this really confuses me, because i'm trying to keep xorg out of this install and only wayland in.
  # i may miss some spots though.
  # see: https://www.reddit.com/r/NixOS/comments/17ia1g8/i_dont_understand_nixoss_wayland_setup/
  # EDIT: they changed it !!!!

  services.xserver.enable = true;

  # use sddm and only use its wayland session
  services.displayManager.sddm.enable = true;
  services.displayManager.sddm.wayland.enable = true;
  # default to plasma wayland session
  services.displayManager.defaultSession = "plasma";
  # gyattde rizzma 6
  services.desktopManager.plasma6 = {
    enable = true;
  };

  programs.xwayland.enable = true;

  # Configure keymap in X11
  services.xserver.xkb = {
    layout = "us";
  };

  # don't install some of the default packages since i don't need them
  environment.plasma6.excludePackages = with pkgs.kdePackages; [
    elisa
    konsole
  ];

  environment.variables = {
    # wayland related
    NIXOS_OZONE_WL = "1";
    # custom sudo prompt for the xds
    SUDO_PROMPT = "[sudo] stick out your gyatt for the rizzler: ";
  };

  fonts = {
    fontDir.enable = true;
    packages = with pkgs; [
      noto-fonts
      lexend
      liberation_ttf
      unifont
      (nerdfonts.override {fonts = ["JetBrainsMono" "Iosevka" "FiraCode" "DroidSansMono"];})
      noto-fonts-color-emoji
    ];
    fontconfig = {
      defaultFonts = {
        emoji = ["Noto Color Emoji"];
      };
    };
  };

  # Enable sound with pipewire.
  sound.enable = true;
  hardware.pulseaudio.enable = false;
  security.rtkit.enable = true;
  services.pipewire = {
    enable = true;
    alsa.enable = true;
    alsa.support32Bit = true;
    pulse.enable = true;
    # If you want to use JACK applications, uncomment this
    #jack.enable = true;

    # wireplumber exists so, lets *not* use the example session
    wireplumber.enable = true;
  };
}