[Nix-dev] NixOS for armv7

[Lluís Batlle i Rossell]

On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 09:56:32PM +0200, Vincent B. wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm very keen on using NixOS as the base distro for a project involving
> connected objects, but we use boards based on Allwinner A20 CPUs (armv7
> architecture).
> 
> Therefore I'd like to get started on the process of creating a NixOS
> rootfs for armv7, as well as building packages for the armv7 arch.
> 
> I have seen that there was an attempt to port NixOS on the raspberry pi
> roughly last year (that seemed to have succeeded, though I don't know if
> it is still maintained), and I am going to thoroughly read the info I
> can find on the subject.
> 
> So this message is basically to inform you about my intention. I would
> be happy to hear any comment or advice you could possibly have in order
> to get started more easily.

I've to play on arm too, in the next weeks. If you are around #nixos, feel free
to share the experience, and questions if they arise.