diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index 6ef3ab0..6c6a030 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
   inputs = {
     # gonna start off with a fairly modern base
-    nixpkgs.url = "nixpkgs/nixos-23.05";
+    nixpkgs.url = "nixpkgs/nixos-22.11";
 
     # utility stuff
     flake-utils.url = "github:numtide/flake-utils";
diff --git a/machines/base.nix b/machines/base.nix
index 6a08463..1f13ccc 100644
--- a/machines/base.nix
+++ b/machines/base.nix
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
   # flakes are essensial
   nix.settings.experimental-features = [ "nix-command" "flakes" ];
 
-  system.stateVersion = "23.05";
+  system.stateVersion = "22.11";
 
   services.openssh = {
     enable = true;