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Linux Coming to the Nintendo DS

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the handheld-servers dept.

GamersZion writes "A recent IRC conversation with ChaosKnight, a member of the DS Linux development team, revealed information about the status of the DS Linux project. 'It was a bit tough to get the ball rolling, but with PassMe fully functional and everything starting to fall in order, I wouldn't be surprised to see an alpha release within the next month.' While little information is being revealed about the release of this anticipated software, it looks like we can be expecting it sometime in the short future."

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  1. WooHoo!! by deggy · · Score: 4, Insightful

    If I could run an ssh client and a web browser on a DS with a wireless connection i'd go out and buy one tomorrow!!

  2. So cites IRC by LordHatrus · · Score: 4, Insightful

    "A recent IRC conversation..." Yes, we should cite those as very reliable sources. ... Because everything you read on IRC is true. ... Did I mention I'm a 18 year old female from your general area?

  3. Re:Great! by notque · · Score: 4, Insightful

    In fact, I personally only really consider Lumines to be the only good game for the PSP. I can't play my copy though. I've had to return NINE PSPs for being defective (in several different ways) and am currently now without a PSP.

    Without the exceedingly high cost, and the overwhelming complaints, I'd bu... Oh, and the lack of good launch titles, the company not being particularly willing to replace defective products,

    I'd love to own a PSP.

    Did I mention the absolutely insane cost of a 1 gig memory chip?

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