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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.

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  1. Bah, Been done by gazbo · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm putting Windows 3.11 on my Dreamcast

  2. Old news by reynaert · · Score: 5, Informative

    It's nice to see the portability of Linux demonstrated. And you can use it to really freak out some non-Linux people.

    But has this any practical use? A TV screen isn't any good to display text. It isn't useful for developing games either. The Dreamcast community has created tools that are far better suited for that.

    Really, it's a nice hack. But it's been on slashdot before (Dreamcast runs Linux, X-Windows on Dreamcast).

  3. Been Running NetBSD on Mine For a while by doon · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Netbsd> Has had a dreamcast port for a while now. It runs great. Have been running it at home for a while. FYI....

    -Doon

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  4. Re:One Useful App by Jace+of+Fuse! · · Score: 5, Informative

    Actually...

    Many emulators already exist in a self booting stand alone form for the Dreamcast.

    One could say that the Dreamcast does not need Linux at all, but that somewhat defeats the whole "Doing it for the sake of doing it" spirit.

    Still, This Site is dedicated to Dreamcast specific emulators.

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