Linux On Your Dreamcast

Posted by Hemos on Tuesday September 25, 2001 @12:05AM from the i've-seen-it dept.

A reader writes: "Looking for a low-cost way to get started with embedded Linux? Or a fun weekend project? In this detailed how-to article at LinuxDevices.com, Bill Gatliff explains everything you need to do to install Linux on a Sega Dreamscast gaming console. Even the necessary Linux kernel, bootloader, and utility kernel patches are included and available for download. Nuffa those mindless video games ... it's time to become an embedded Linux hacker ;)" First time I saw this was in Japan with VA Japan folks -- very cool watching it boot.

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What a waste... by huckda · 2001-09-25 05:33 · Score: 0, Flamebait

What a waste of perfectly good gaming system.
But hrm...maybe the next Nintendo will come with a CD-ROM design and perhaps they will team up with some linux distribution team to release a product on their console...and have Tux Racer for the game =) Woo!!!

Not too shabby a thought, for only $250 YOU TOO can be playing Tux Racer, have your own e-mail server, web server, and much much more!

Then have a disclaimer: Dumb-asses need not purchase.

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