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Linux On Your Dreamcast

Posted by Hemos on 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.

6 of 133 comments (clear)

  1. frst by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    ps00t

  2. Not first by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Death to logged in users. Death to monkeys. Burn all sporks.

    -The AC Avenger

  3. Linux rules by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Linux on dreamcast
    Linux on toasters
    Linux everywhere!

  4. Re:Correct me if I'm wrong by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    of course we did. scroll down. this is so damn stupid. "les forget, it does linux...we already did linux on dreamcast at least 3 times"

  5. hemos by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    why don't u stick around a bit more, to mod down and up. hemos, u used to be alright

  6. old news by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    This was on slashdot months ago!

    Don't you read your own web site??