dkms build error: 10

[interconnectedMe]

I had an issue after updating KDE Neon today.

so I tried to follow the upgrade instructions here on github, that did not seem to work.

Then I tried uninstalling, rebooting, and installing again, but got an error to the effect that 'directory already exists and is not empty'

Then I tried uninstalling again. (I'm not savvy enough with gnu/linux to find the directory and delete it manually after running the uninstall script.

I noted the prompt to paste the terminal screen contents in to the problem report, so they are pasted below. I think I've managed to attach 'make.log' also if that helps.

I have no idea what to do after this, so if anyone knows, please do let me know ;-)

`
darren@drneon:/src/8814au$ sudo ./install-driver.sh
[sudo] password for darren:
: ---------------------------
: install-driver.sh v20230227
: x86_64 (architecture)
: 8/8 (in-use/total processing units)
: 16250604 (total system memory)
: 6.8.0-40-generic (kernel version)
: gcc (Ubuntu 11.4.0-1ubuntu122.04) 11.4.0
: dkms-2.8.7
EFI variables are not supported on this system
EFI variables are not supported on this system
EFI variables are not supported on this system
: ---------------------------

Checking for previously installed drivers.
: ---------------------------

Starting installation.
Installing 8814au.conf to /etc/modprobe.d
The dkms installation routines are in use.
Copying source files to /usr/src/rtl8814au-5.8.5.1
Creating symlink /var/lib/dkms/rtl8814au/5.8.5.1/source -> /usr/src/rtl8814au-5.8.5.1
The driver was added to dkms successfully.
: ---------------------------

Kernel preparation unnecessary for this kernel. Skipping...

Building module:
cleaning build area...
./dkms-make.sh......(bad exit status: 2)
Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 6.8.0-40-generic (x86_64)
Consult /var/lib/dkms/rtl8814au/5.8.5.1/build/make.log for more information.
Command exited with non-zero status 10
Compile time: 59.00 seconds
An error occurred. dkms build error: 10
Please report this error.
Please copy all screen output and paste it into the problem report.
Run the following before reattempting installation.
$ sudo ./remove-driver.sh
`
make.log

[interconnectedMe]

Something worked.
I think previously 'git pull' did not work (at least I don't recall seeing the output I saw this time.
This time, 'git pull' read back a lot of 'stuff' (40/40, Delta 22 iirc)
Wifi now working ridiculously well. 4 times-ish faster than before the updates I ran on KDE Neon today.

Thanks very much again!

[morrownr]

Glad you figured it out as that would have been my first suggestion. These drivers have to be kept up to date with git pull.

FYI: There may be a new driver for this chip in the next few months. It will be going into mainline as part of rtw88. I will be posting information about testing here at this repo when it is available for testing.