so... I can get Linux on my wii, and then use it as a webserver/ssh server!? because then I could leave it on all the time. (my computer is sooo loud to have on while I sleep.)
@EviousProductions Yepp, it is possible. It is even a good idea. And there is a webserver software for wii as homebrew. You could use that for not having the trouble going through the installation of a Wiinux.
But I think the homebrew doesn't know about ssh. Well, back to topic, yes, the Wii can be a good SSH-/Webserver.
... Well atleast not with the vanilla kernel... You CAN recompile the dawinkernel for wii, then, OSX PPC should run on it. But you need a really old version, like 10.0 to 10.2 as the wii has really weak specs concerning ram, etc. OS 8/9 would run better, but I think, Apple won't give us the kernelsource. :C I am still waiting for Vmac to be ported or even sheepshaver! :3
I doubt there is enough interest in porting Darwin so maybe something like MacOnLinux or Sheepshaver's PPC Mac virtualization would be the best bet. Has anyone ever tried this with one of the Wii distros? Is either product even compatible with the PPC used in the Wii?
@tfgbd Well, in the end, it is the architecture that matters: PowerPC. The chip itself is rather of secondary interest to the software. The problem is that you have to find the sources of MacOnLinux or Sheepsaver as the precompiled binaries won't run for reasons like memoryaddressing, tweaks in the firmware (Obviously the Wii doesn't use the Mac's/PC's virtualizationmethods) and so on. Both M.O.L and Sheepshaver are openSource, so there's one mystery solved. Then, we need a compiler like gcc...
@tfgbd Lemme get my Wii, and I'll play around with this. It is not impossible but with about 64 or 96MB of RAM, things are gonna be slow... if we are lucky. Otherwise, it won't work at all. :D
@Zhen42 what type of processor is it? ppc? can it run mednafen and zsnes at full speed and support for USB gamepad (like sidewinder, my gentoo desktop supports it)?
ZSNES would not run at full speed but a USB Gamepad would work. You can run Linux Software bein compiled for PowerPC but is could be painlyslow or even not startup as the Wii has way too few Memory.
Depends on where you live in us it has recently been made legal, (as long as you are not stealing games) under one of the new D.m.c.a. exemptions . Installation and use of "unapproved" applications appears to have nothing to do with its interests as the owner of copyrights in the computer programs embodied in the Wii.
@yetanothertubeuser Homebrewed software is all legal, the only thing illegal would be running ROMs of games that you don't own. Everything is legal here.
@danieldvs100 No its real, you can install linux on a wii, infact you can play : Playstation games, N64 Games, Gamboy/Color/Advanced, Snes, Sega. Wii is awesome, it outsold both Xbox 360 and PS3.. I play movies from using the wireless connection on the wii, I can play anything thats on my computer downstairs.. You can even control your PC through the wii..
could you give me your Xorg config file? the X server keeps crashing when i load it. am i missing steps here or something? im using the MIKEp5 kernel with wifi support. if you could explain on to do it since the link is broken it would be very helpful.
Respond to this video...what id like to see is a WINDOWS wii adaption that supports all the files a desktop windows could use, and file saving to an SD card (like a small compressed computer.) That way you could have endless fun modding your games,using emulators, and having a mini comp.
How usable is wii linux compared to PS3 linux? is the potential lack of RAM on the wii an issue?
Say my computer broke down and I needed something temporary to use, will Wii linux be useful? (because thats what I did with PS3 linux lol, but now they're removing the ability to boot linux on ps3, what a shame)
does anyone have a link to the instructions used for this version of wii linux? i installed linux but all it is is like a DOS thing, not like this with a desktop and stuff
The Limited RAM and CPU speed of the wii pretty well prevent it from running any windows games.
Think about it: linux + wine + game???
Its going to be slow.
You MIGHT be able to get something like age of empires or empire earth 1 or perhaps even the sims 1 to run on wine though. It will be slow but still....
Hei, I have a question. How to get DESKTOP to linux (Whiit).I have all passwords and usernames.All I want is DESKTOP but how? Do I need a CODE or something like that?
that means, in order to run doplhin on a desktop you need a fast processor. my dual core 2.5 ghz can barely handle the gamecube, and full speed and stable emulation of a wii game is even more demanding. I don't know what resources linux requires on a wii, but i would bet it uses almost the full processor. so, the wii's 729 mhz CPU does not really stand a chance. unless you somehow swapped it with a core i7. (which can run pretty flipping fast)
type startx, if you don't want it to do that you will have to edit some configuration files to set to run level 5, I don't recommend doing that though.
i completely disapprove of piracy but there is nothing wrong with simple homebrew like this. the wii is extremely fun to hack i recommend everyone to do it
dude can you tell me how to do this xwhiite said stuff that dnt make sense to me it was really annoying can you check out java+runescape im not checkin it out unless i know it works first
Just out of curiosity, what's the point of this? Is there really a practical application for running linux on the Wii hardware, or do people just find it fun to hack a Wii?
There is no real practical value to running linux on a wii vs lets say a home computer. The value comes in that it will allow for future homebrew items to use this technology.
For example when the Twilight Princess exploit was found the only real homebrew was a tetris clone. But because that type of information was released we now have an entire Wii homebrew community of developers
And yes it's just fun to run hacks because it shows that no cooperation can beat simple creativity and ingenuity.
ik hebt een vraag je hoe heb jr dat geinstalneert (kan het ook op een wii die (niet omgebouwd is) kan dat wel want ik wil dosbox op zetten om windows 95 op laten starten op me wii en dat linux dus kan je me helpen alvast bedankt
oh, i got it. that was a really long time ago. i ended up installing xwhiite, but i thought it was waaaay to much trouble to mess with. they should try and make it in to a single app you dont have to install on to the sd card.
thats stupid. it has nothing to do with the computer. you just put the files in the correct folder on your sd card, load up the homebrew channel, and install linux. simple as that
yes, it'll run anything compiled in PPC, which is a lot. if those happen to not work, you have to manually compile every program yourself but if you were to compile something like Wine then you could get windows programs working on wii
Why wouldnt it be powerfull enough to run linux? linux takes like no space and can be used on a really old computer with the worst ram, harddrive, grafic card etc...
Okai, so i installed it, and kinda works( seriously to make partitions and rename them...what is wrong with gparted, the terminal is a scary thing for beginners like me...although i did use some commands)
However my Screen isn't correct, the toolbar/panel is just out of screen and text and images make my eyes bleed because its all ....shaking?
All you have to do is setup 2 partitions on your SD card. Gparted can help you out with this. Setting up lable, not sure though. i did that with the terminal.
All you have to do is copy the files being the root.
It's kinda easy, there are instructions if you click the link in the "more info" on the right.
Maybe you can use a live cd of Ubuntu or Mint, both are linux distro's.
You can use a live CD, you just put it in your PC and it it will load up Linux. You dont have to worry about your current installation. It will be loaded in the RAM.
Then you use a program like gparted to setup the partitions on your SD card. See them as sectors/parts of your harddisk that are differently formatted. linux uses EXT2/3 windows uses NTFS. but you need FAT and EXT 2 or 3.
search for Ubuntu download it and burn it to a CD. boot it and follow the instructions.
I got it working, but I don't see the toolbar on mine that I see on yours at the bottom, the desktop and every thing else works though :). Can you tell me how to enable to toolbar you have and how to put shortcuts on the desktop?
Yeah, but I was assuming homebrew would open these features. Especially when you are running a whole different OS. Also doesn't component support up to 720p? That means there should be a way that homebrew allows that too. Though that could be restricted by the hardware. I know that the USB HDD is possible though,eventually even if they didn't make any support for it yet.
I have Debian/Whiite 0.1a and kernel 2.6.27b-isobel-wii right now its just I don't know where to get your xorg 7.1 GUI for the wii, is there a working progress project release? I've been looking for the package and couldn't find it.
what would you use that for exactly? cause its not like the wii has a keyboard or anything and so it would be really hard to surf the net without one?
can u also turn back to wii?
TheRamboLego 1 month ago
i have full debian on mine, lxde desktop thingy. amazing.
64bitgenius1 2 months ago
Linux on Wii?
MINECRAFT ON WII. (Lets hope the Wii doesnt crash due to RAM limitations)
noobanimations2008 2 months ago
@noobanimations2008 Screw RAM, the Wii has a ~800MHz processor that isn't even x86. The Wii would probably just explode.
megakid39 2 months ago
@noobanimations2008 Minecraft won't run on the wii, as it has an ARM (Or powerPC maybe) processor and Java is x86 only.
Qkumber1 5 hours ago
so... I can get Linux on my wii, and then use it as a webserver/ssh server!? because then I could leave it on all the time. (my computer is sooo loud to have on while I sleep.)
EviousProductions 5 months ago
@EviousProductions Yepp, it is possible. It is even a good idea. And there is a webserver software for wii as homebrew. You could use that for not having the trouble going through the installation of a Wiinux.
But I think the homebrew doesn't know about ssh. Well, back to topic, yes, the Wii can be a good SSH-/Webserver.
Bluedino549 5 months ago
can u make a tortorial
fanmademovies 6 months ago
how can u get that GUI?
i downloaded and installed whiitelinux but i only get the kernel ...
TNG128MB 6 months ago
@TNG128MB I too don't know, but probabbly, sudo apt-get install fluxbox
Sorry for the Bad English
wiiestank 5 months ago
link is broken
glitchhog1 7 months ago 2
Can the Wii run PowerPC compatible Mac Os X?
honam1021 7 months ago
@honam1021 nope
... Well atleast not with the vanilla kernel... You CAN recompile the dawinkernel for wii, then, OSX PPC should run on it. But you need a really old version, like 10.0 to 10.2 as the wii has really weak specs concerning ram, etc. OS 8/9 would run better, but I think, Apple won't give us the kernelsource. :C I am still waiting for Vmac to be ported or even sheepshaver! :3
Bluedino549 7 months ago
@Bluedino549
I doubt there is enough interest in porting Darwin so maybe something like MacOnLinux or Sheepshaver's PPC Mac virtualization would be the best bet. Has anyone ever tried this with one of the Wii distros? Is either product even compatible with the PPC used in the Wii?
tfgbd 5 months ago
@tfgbd Well, in the end, it is the architecture that matters: PowerPC. The chip itself is rather of secondary interest to the software. The problem is that you have to find the sources of MacOnLinux or Sheepsaver as the precompiled binaries won't run for reasons like memoryaddressing, tweaks in the firmware (Obviously the Wii doesn't use the Mac's/PC's virtualizationmethods) and so on. Both M.O.L and Sheepshaver are openSource, so there's one mystery solved. Then, we need a compiler like gcc...
Bluedino549 5 months ago
@tfgbd Lemme get my Wii, and I'll play around with this. It is not impossible but with about 64 or 96MB of RAM, things are gonna be slow... if we are lucky. Otherwise, it won't work at all. :D
Bluedino549 5 months ago
Is it possible to play some PC games there? at a fair speed? That's cool, i'll probably install linux on my wii too
PTwolf 8 months ago
new links plzzz?
kevionization 9 months ago
this looks like debian
sebbeks 11 months ago
@sebbeks it IS debian, just modified to run on the wii
Zhen42 7 months ago
@Zhen42 what type of processor is it? ppc? can it run mednafen and zsnes at full speed and support for USB gamepad (like sidewinder, my gentoo desktop supports it)?
sebbeks 7 months ago
@sebbeks The wii has few RAM. 48 MByte(?)
ZSNES would not run at full speed but a USB Gamepad would work. You can run Linux Software bein compiled for PowerPC but is could be painlyslow or even not startup as the Wii has way too few Memory.
Bluedino549 7 months ago
i have whiite on my wii, but are there any special steps to install x11/x.org and a DE/WM or can i just apt-get them?
lowtone10 11 months ago
yay :D
YesMan457 11 months ago
mind making a how-to
jfb112697 1 year ago
Umm could u plz install a linux compatible starcraftt on it?
1zacster 1 year ago
Yes it is lol they had it hacked inless than 24hrs after release :P
Vuddyn 1 year ago
u using a mouse or the 'chuck?
dathoedezt 1 year ago
is this xwhiite linux? or just white linux. because white linux is installed on my wii and its commandline
daj19972 1 year ago
Depends on where you live in us it has recently been made legal, (as long as you are not stealing games) under one of the new D.m.c.a. exemptions . Installation and use of "unapproved" applications appears to have nothing to do with its interests as the owner of copyrights in the computer programs embodied in the Wii.
thriftytnerd 1 year ago
Cool. Is this legal? I heard some stories about homebrew software ...
yetanothertubeuser 1 year ago
@yetanothertubeuser Homebrewed software is all legal, the only thing illegal would be running ROMs of games that you don't own. Everything is legal here.
MaaveMaave 1 year ago
Seeing how this is based on Debian, does this mean you can install .deb packages? o_o
OmegaVesko 1 year ago
@OmegaVesko Yeah, you just need have to have PPC-compatible DEB packages. I'm pretty sure they do those, I think Ubuntu does.
MaaveMaave 1 year ago
@MaaveMaave Awesome, thanks. I'll definitely be checking it out then, maybe if I'm really lucky I'll get some Linux games to run on it. :D
OmegaVesko 1 year ago
First a Dreamcast, then a PS1, and now a Wii.
Linux is amazing.
gorillazhead 1 year ago 10
@gorillazhead Any OS can run on any HW the problem is usually getting it installed.
iViewable 6 months ago
@gorillazhead Linux be sexy,
qapla100000 4 months ago
Woah... So awesome. Cool!
TheArnoKun 1 year ago
can you use a mouse with this?
littleboysez 1 year ago
MUGEN?
MrV902 1 year ago
i cannot connect to the internet
stber321 1 year ago
Incredible.
Serires2 1 year ago
Cool, je bent NL / BE!
sijmenjan 1 year ago
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wrxsti111 1 year ago
@wrxsti111
Yes
Superfreaxx 1 year ago
YOO! GTF outa here. linux an the Wii cannot co-exist. i searched dis as a joke. wow...amazing...
danieldvs100 1 year ago
@danieldvs100
I know! Wii is a piece of shit!
melandor0 1 year ago
@melandor0 The pair of you are both brainless.
shorty1k 1 year ago
@danieldvs100 No its real, you can install linux on a wii, infact you can play : Playstation games, N64 Games, Gamboy/Color/Advanced, Snes, Sega. Wii is awesome, it outsold both Xbox 360 and PS3.. I play movies from using the wireless connection on the wii, I can play anything thats on my computer downstairs.. You can even control your PC through the wii..
Yamcha67 1 year ago
could you give me your Xorg config file? the X server keeps crashing when i load it. am i missing steps here or something? im using the MIKEp5 kernel with wifi support. if you could explain on to do it since the link is broken it would be very helpful.
ratix98 1 year ago
you know we see linux on everything nowadays and its not that amazing anymore what i wanna see is running windows 7 on at least a ps3
jonugokid 1 year ago
@jonugokid ...but Windows sucks! (Unless it's XP) Besides, that's illegal.
Alonguy98 1 year ago
@jonugokid Windows is pants. Linux is what WE make it. :)
Evaltia 1 year ago
omg how does linux work with all this crap?
lemler33 1 year ago
@lemler33 Coding.
If it's compatible, it'll work.
gorillazhead 1 year ago
Respond to this video...what id like to see is a WINDOWS wii adaption that supports all the files a desktop windows could use, and file saving to an SD card (like a small compressed computer.) That way you could have endless fun modding your games,using emulators, and having a mini comp.
starzoc00 1 year ago
@TheLolWutBBQ There is a gentoo version of linux ported to the wii that adds more customization and speed to the concept.
autonomous2010 1 year ago
i have tried over and over again to connect to the internet i type
./whiite-ez-wifi-config
i have also tried
cd /
./whiite-ez-wifi-config
but nothing works
stber321 1 year ago
Nederlands FTW! :P
Terrabrothers 1 year ago
@TheLolWutBBQ ah, i could see that. thanks!
spacecadet404 1 year ago
small question:
as this is running debian is it also possible to then install boxee and turn the wii into a media center running boxee this way?
fishnplay 1 year ago
Starts faster than my computer :p
Anyone know of a way to get it to run 100% off USB harddrives yet? (preferably without needing to add another partition)
toagac 1 year ago
any reports of a successful ubuntu load?
spacecadet404 1 year ago
How usable is wii linux compared to PS3 linux? is the potential lack of RAM on the wii an issue?
Say my computer broke down and I needed something temporary to use, will Wii linux be useful? (because thats what I did with PS3 linux lol, but now they're removing the ability to boot linux on ps3, what a shame)
9a3eedi 1 year ago
@9a3eedi Trust me, stick with the PS3 linux if you can.
In terms of CPU speed and RAM the PS3 destroys the wii.
CPU speed and RAM both play a big role in how functional and fast an O.S. is.
autonomous2010 1 year ago
Hee hoe heb je da gedaan?, en kan dit ook op 4.2e?
Moozwenk 1 year ago
does anyone have a link to the instructions used for this version of wii linux? i installed linux but all it is is like a DOS thing, not like this with a desktop and stuff
kronoc1 1 year ago
It's called a command line, you want the version that has a GUI! :)
ridley1k 1 year ago
so i fi do this i can get itunes on my wii?
hello32232 1 year ago
@hello32232 No, but you can use a Linux music player
Steven707 1 year ago
@hello32232 you may be able to run WINE
stber321 1 year ago
@stber321 I wouldn't recommend it. At all...
The Limited RAM and CPU speed of the wii pretty well prevent it from running any windows games.
Think about it: linux + wine + game???
Its going to be slow.
You MIGHT be able to get something like age of empires or empire earth 1 or perhaps even the sims 1 to run on wine though. It will be slow but still....
autonomous2010 1 year ago
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Hei, I have a question. How to get DESKTOP to linux (Whiit).I have all passwords and usernames.All I want is DESKTOP but how? Do I need a CODE or something like that?
Sorry for my bad english.
Plz Help.
tristan5637 1 year ago
can you run the dolphin emulator on wii linux?
rjisreal 1 year ago
:p
Maybe if the wii had a core i7 at 3ghz...
sithwalrus 1 year ago
i got no idea what that means
rjisreal 1 year ago
that means, in order to run doplhin on a desktop you need a fast processor. my dual core 2.5 ghz can barely handle the gamecube, and full speed and stable emulation of a wii game is even more demanding. I don't know what resources linux requires on a wii, but i would bet it uses almost the full processor. so, the wii's 729 mhz CPU does not really stand a chance. unless you somehow swapped it with a core i7. (which can run pretty flipping fast)
sithwalrus 1 year ago
yes the procesor of wii is bad the specifications you said are good :p
shoxlive 1 year ago
Thats pretty much it.
sithwalrus 1 year ago
@sithwalrus do u install this becuz i dont want to ruin my wii
Ralphied200 1 year ago
have you tries install gnome/KDE/XFCE (apt-get install ubuntu/kubuntu/xubuntu-desktop)
lowtone10 1 year ago
yes i have
stber321 1 year ago
how did you get the gui to work mine boots to the command line
stber321 1 year ago
same lol:P um does any one know to get the gui working? with kernal image? i just get a command line:(
supermarioVB64 1 year ago
type startx, if you don't want it to do that you will have to edit some configuration files to set to run level 5, I don't recommend doing that though.
new01 1 year ago
broken link
roydolfje 2 years ago
Use Google is soo difficult! :P
Checco64 2 years ago
Heyy
Heb je iets over hoe je de wii ombouwt?
hhc4l1 2 years ago
i have got an idea.if linux kan run on wii,can games theat run on linux run on wii?(half-life)
msvideogame 2 years ago
dunno if the wii is fast enbough
watchbleachonline 2 years ago
It can pass the System requirements though
roxasnobody9 2 years ago
@msvideogame I think half-life for linux requires an x86 processor and the wii has a power-pc based processor. It probably won't run on a wii.
imran1008 2 years ago
depends on OS compatibility and the hardware of the wii and the needed drivers and things like DX9 and steam
packerfan413 2 years ago
i would doubt it my friend.
mrfourtysevenman 2 years ago
they have to get compiled under a wii first .
cobrafazea 2 years ago
that would slow I guess..
RamiroR 1 year ago
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Linux sucks THE END.
Tecktonite4life 2 years ago
Great, now all I need is a Solaris version and im set.
Kudos to those that worked on this project, you deserve the credit.
Dms12444 2 years ago
Well, holy crap. That's CRAZY.
OMIGHTYGUY 2 years ago
how do you get the GUI?
weirdcast2 2 years ago
automaticaly. its like ubuntu live cd (or any other live cd distro)
dmanooos 2 years ago
wat sort of stuff can you actually do on linx on the wii
Mozzyeon 2 years ago
ich habe jetzt whiite auf meiner wii. aber wie bekomme ich das so hin wie du
Drauchris 2 years ago
wie viel speicher verbraucht das?
Drauchris 2 years ago
hmm just wondering, are you able to stream youtube and stuff with wii linux, and what version of flash?
JayDeeHax 2 years ago
I got linux running on my wii using "boot it"
it looks the same as yours, but mine doesn't have firefox yet, any help?
thriller645 2 years ago
iceweasel=firefox
emoguy666hotmailc 2 years ago 28
@emoguy666hotmailc lol
Pikatwig 1 year ago
I know .. hello? sarcasm? -.-
samuxxn 2 years ago
take that windows xD
samuxxn 2 years ago 23
those arent windows...its linux.
xan1242 2 years ago
... "Take That windows"
he/she's not saying that's windows.
quite the contrary.
TheDarkNinjato 2 years ago 3
is it seriously possible to go on mozilla firefox!!!
kirbbby 2 years ago
i completely disapprove of piracy but there is nothing wrong with simple homebrew like this. the wii is extremely fun to hack i recommend everyone to do it
Art2Fly 2 years ago
hay if i install this will i still be able to use my wii
LightningCatStudios 2 years ago
as you can see, he runs it from the wii homebrew channel
Yes.
warty4ev3r 2 years ago 3
dude can you tell me how to do this xwhiite said stuff that dnt make sense to me it was really annoying can you check out java+runescape im not checkin it out unless i know it works first
MrSeptimus217 2 years ago
For the persons who want to know how to port linux to actually anything, go to here:
linuxporting . blogspot . com
freerund 2 years ago
Just out of curiosity, what's the point of this? Is there really a practical application for running linux on the Wii hardware, or do people just find it fun to hack a Wii?
dgmulf 2 years ago
other than to play dvds, listen to ipradio,play mp4,mp3,jpg fiffo,
playing all the games u want off a sd card,
its the joy of using something for what it wasnt meant to be used, and contributing to ideas of developing future technology-- haxors rule!
frvfilms 2 years ago 13
Seriously!! Yesterday i decided i wanted to hack my wii and I've never done anything like that and it was a success!!
mazdaspeedproduction 2 years ago
I think it's just for the fun of hacking.
mathfreak123 2 years ago
Yep it is fun to hack the wii! :)
TheAnimator0118 2 years ago 2
There is no real practical value to running linux on a wii vs lets say a home computer. The value comes in that it will allow for future homebrew items to use this technology.
For example when the Twilight Princess exploit was found the only real homebrew was a tetris clone. But because that type of information was released we now have an entire Wii homebrew community of developers
And yes it's just fun to run hacks because it shows that no cooperation can beat simple creativity and ingenuity.
Pandemonium1x 2 years ago
They find it fun. Its a diversion/challenge.
jeabo0adhd 2 years ago
ik hebt een vraag je hoe heb jr dat geinstalneert (kan het ook op een wii die (niet omgebouwd is) kan dat wel want ik wil dosbox op zetten om windows 95 op laten starten op me wii en dat linux dus kan je me helpen alvast bedankt
windows981 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
For the persons who want to know how to port linux to actually anything, go to here:
linuxporting . blogspot . com
freerund 2 years ago
is the linux full functionality or just a beat?
yangc10 2 years ago
does regular whiite have a gui? or do i need xwhiite? how do i install xwhiite?
ripin150 2 years ago
xwhiite is way easier to use in my opinion
Art2Fly 2 years ago
oh, i got it. that was a really long time ago. i ended up installing xwhiite, but i thought it was waaaay to much trouble to mess with. they should try and make it in to a single app you dont have to install on to the sd card.
ripin150 2 years ago
some say you have to run linux on your computer to install linux for Wii
berglundvincent13 2 years ago
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MrViltzu 2 years ago
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MrViltzu 2 years ago
thats stupid. it has nothing to do with the computer. you just put the files in the correct folder on your sd card, load up the homebrew channel, and install linux. simple as that
Art2Fly 2 years ago
hey can I extract all the files in the root folder on the sd card?
berglundvincent13 2 years ago
can you send me all directory that i need for it pls???? my arnt workin........:(
kinsi55 2 years ago
It does not work for me.What do I have to do?
vladone97 2 years ago
will this run programs that compatitable with linux?
yangc10 2 years ago
yes, it'll run anything compiled in PPC, which is a lot. if those happen to not work, you have to manually compile every program yourself but if you were to compile something like Wine then you could get windows programs working on wii
schmidtbag 2 years ago
Ow ja ik weet al wat ik ga doen=)
Kapski88 2 years ago
Can you conect to internet via Wi-Fi?
jtzproductions 2 years ago
Not yet, the drivers to work with the Wi-Fi chip aren't there yet, bet it will be eventually, just be patient.
JoshyNapalm 2 years ago
can i run fedora on it ?
roxasnobody9 2 years ago
not currently. even if you did, the wii is not powerful enough for such an operating system
Art2Fly 2 years ago
then i have np use for it :D
roxasnobody9 2 years ago
Why wouldnt it be powerfull enough to run linux? linux takes like no space and can be used on a really old computer with the worst ram, harddrive, grafic card etc...
misterdumpuz 2 years ago
Art2Fly Linux can work on everything, and the wii isnt a exception...
Keviamaya 2 years ago
nederland! :P
ssj4gogeta444 2 years ago
e per uscire da quest modalita come si fa?
milanpato95 3 years ago
Okai, so i installed it, and kinda works( seriously to make partitions and rename them...what is wrong with gparted, the terminal is a scary thing for beginners like me...although i did use some commands)
However my Screen isn't correct, the toolbar/panel is just out of screen and text and images make my eyes bleed because its all ....shaking?
I tried both RGB and standard cable.
Does anyone know why my screen resolution is off?
Also Add Wine! =P
sidar87 3 years ago
Also some things come out very pink on screen...
rebaz 3 years ago
how do u install it
cheat123 3 years ago
You need Linux.
All you have to do is setup 2 partitions on your SD card. Gparted can help you out with this. Setting up lable, not sure though. i did that with the terminal.
All you have to do is copy the files being the root.
It's kinda easy, there are instructions if you click the link in the "more info" on the right.
Maybe you can use a live cd of Ubuntu or Mint, both are linux distro's.
sidar87 3 years ago
so i need linux to install this i havent gt linux :( and what you mean by gparted and partitions ?? reply bk
muskyjamjam 3 years ago
You can use a live CD, you just put it in your PC and it it will load up Linux. You dont have to worry about your current installation. It will be loaded in the RAM.
Then you use a program like gparted to setup the partitions on your SD card. See them as sectors/parts of your harddisk that are differently formatted. linux uses EXT2/3 windows uses NTFS. but you need FAT and EXT 2 or 3.
search for Ubuntu download it and burn it to a CD. boot it and follow the instructions.
Its free =).
sidar87 2 years ago
It might be the best Linux Distro for Wii, yet.
UltimatePisman 3 years ago
look for miight ;) bertjan is combining his distro with ours.
zc00gii 3 years ago
oh yeah, it isn't out yet tho. it'll be out in about 5 weeks.
zc00gii 3 years ago
Okay, thanks in advance.
I am a real Linux fan.
UltimatePisman 3 years ago
nope its out now iv done it i will make a tutorial on how to do it xD i be the first 1 to actually make a tutorial on Linux on wii
muskyjamjam 3 years ago
I like the way the english words are hyphonated. Wii-menu.
JorshItUp 3 years ago
Hi. I need Help.
where can I change the setting for the Internet instantly. thanks
OnlyBierberserk 3 years ago
shweetness. I needs to do this!
RandomNinjaOfEvil 3 years ago
i got a question if i install linux on my wii can i still play wii games?
th3c0d3 3 years ago
yes itsinstalled in the homebrew channel on an sd card not on your wii
graytmann 3 years ago
thanks for the help!
th3c0d3 3 years ago
I got it working, but I don't see the toolbar on mine that I see on yours at the bottom, the desktop and every thing else works though :). Can you tell me how to enable to toolbar you have and how to put shortcuts on the desktop?
intestlol 3 years ago
Can you play (small) games on it?
greengear5 3 years ago
wow .. wii with bluetooth??
very cool .. I WANT IT !! =P
kanibal234 3 years ago
Also if you have your wii connected to an HDTV/Monitor will it out put in HD resolutions.
prettyunicorn1 3 years ago
afaik the wii doesnt support usb hdds at this time. you can use sd cards or usb sticks though.
the wii doesnt support full hd, but if you buy a component caple for the console you can use the 480p output. i hope this helps you
Tudogg123 3 years ago
Yeah, but I was assuming homebrew would open these features. Especially when you are running a whole different OS. Also doesn't component support up to 720p? That means there should be a way that homebrew allows that too. Though that could be restricted by the hardware. I know that the USB HDD is possible though,eventually even if they didn't make any support for it yet.
prettyunicorn1 3 years ago
Does it support usb HDDs?
prettyunicorn1 3 years ago
lawl Nederlands ?
mavamaarten 3 years ago
Guess what I'm doing this weekend? :P
0:-)
Awesome stuff man.
Nexxion 3 years ago
When I try to load it, it sais I need I username and password. What is it?
intestlol 3 years ago
ahh, I found that package, never mind about earlier.
!!!!
gralco8 3 years ago
Looks great!
I have Debian/Whiite 0.1a and kernel 2.6.27b-isobel-wii right now its just I don't know where to get your xorg 7.1 GUI for the wii, is there a working progress project release? I've been looking for the package and couldn't find it.
I can what for the final release.
gralco8 3 years ago
can't wait*
gralco8 3 years ago
what would you use that for exactly? cause its not like the wii has a keyboard or anything and so it would be really hard to surf the net without one?
DDR123gh 3 years ago