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uClinux Ported to the iPod

Posted by pudge on from the dang-that-sure-is-neat dept.

ucdot writes "Here is the announcement for a port of uClinux to the Apple iPod, checkout the project page for extra details. Currently the frame buffer, audio and IDE devices are working. Still plenty of work to do."

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  1. Stuff this by FungiSpunk · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Stop wasting time with the IPOD, get it working on my Archos JB20, playing DivX/Mpg vids, then I'll sit up and take notice!

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    "I kill you! You no good 56'ing!"
  2. Only supports the Windows version. by shippo · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Reading the release notes indicates that only the Windows version of the iPod is supported. Additionally the build environment has to be a PC running Linux. Which means that the majority of iPod owners using Macs are excluded at the moment.

    Further research indicates that at the moment neither MP3 nor Ogg playback are working in real-time, partially due to the iPod lacking an FPU. There is no support at present for the Firewire port either.

    So, what use can be made from a Linux system with 5 control buttons, a dial control and a locking switch as input and a low-res mono display and audio as output? Not a lot, really. It's not even much use as a games platform emulator.