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Nix Derivation for ASUS WMI ScreenPad

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  • Can you write a nix derivation that adapts the asus-wmi-screenpad kernel module to be used on

  • Yes, I can help you with that. To create a Nix derivation for the asus-wmi-screenpad kernel module, you'll need to follow these steps:

    1. Find or create the source code: Ensure you have the source code for the asus-wmi-screenpad kernel module. If it's not already available, you might need to obtain it from the appropriate repository or create it yourself.
    2. Create a Nix expression: Write a Nix expression that defines how to build the module. This involves specifying dependencies, build commands, and installation paths.
    3. Integrate with the kernel: Make sure the module is compatible with the kernel version you're using in your NixOS configuration.

    Here’s a basic example of what the Nix derivation might look like:

    { stdenv, fetchurl, makeKernelModule }: let version = "1.0"; src = fetchurl { url = "https://example.com/asus-wmi-screenpad-${version}.tar.gz"; sha256 = "0abc123..."; # Replace with actual SHA-256 hash }; in stdenv.mkDerivation rec { name = "asus-wmi-screenpad-${version}"; src = src; buildPhase = '' make -C ${kernel.dev}/build M=$PWD ''; installPhase = '' mkdir -p $out/lib/modules/${kernel.modDirVersion}/extra install -m 644 asus-wmi-screenpad.ko $out/lib/modules/${kernel.modDirVersion}/extra/ ''; meta = with stdenv.lib; { description = "ASUS WMI ScreenPad kernel module"; homepage = https://example.com; license = licenses.gpl2; maintainers = with maintainers; [ /* your maintainer here */ ]; platforms = platforms.linux; }; }

    Explanation:

    1. Dependencies:
      • stdenv: Standard environment for building packages.
      • fetchurl: To download the source code.
      • makeKernelModule: Helper function to build kernel modules (if needed).
    2. Source Code:
      • src: Specifies where to download the source code from. You need to replace the URL and SHA-256 hash with actual values.
    3. Build Phase:
      • Uses make to compile the kernel module. The kernel.dev variable should point to the kernel development files.
    4. Install Phase:
      • Installs the compiled kernel module to the appropriate directory within the Nix store.
    5. Metadata:
      • Provides information about the package, such as description, homepage, license, maintainers, and supported platforms.

    Additional Steps:

    • Kernel Compatibility: Ensure that the kernel module is compatible with the kernel version you are using. You might need to adjust the build commands or source code accordingly.
    • Testing: After building the module, load it using insmod or modprobe to verify that it works correctly on your system.
    • Integration into NixOS Configuration: Once the module is built, you can add it to your NixOS configuration to load it automatically at boot.

    If you provide more specific details about the source code and any dependencies, I can give a more precise example.

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