YellowDog for Gamecube

[Dan Burcaw]

I wish you luck.. :-)


On Fri, 2002-12-13 at 09:38, joah moat wrote:
> 
> Hello, I feel that it would be a good idea to create a linux
> distribution for the Nintendo Gamecube.  On the plus side, the console
> architecture is similar to a mac, has amplepower, has broadband
> adapter and keyboard available.  On the minus: a HD has yet to be
> developed, and Nintendo is a corporation.
> 
>  
> 
> I believe it would be possible to create a Linux distribution to the
> benefit of Gamecube console owners for Netscape alone.  Not to mention
> the benefits to the open source community.
> 
>  
> 
> The lack of HD may not be as much a problem as it seems.  With the
> rapid disc access and fast ram of the console, the OS could operate
> (albeit stringed) from disc to accomodate certain applications,
> especially those pertaining to the internet.  (It is good probability
> that a HD could be made available for the console at a later time.) 
> 
> I believe Nintendo does not have an OS yet.  Game developers for the
> console use OpenGL and have access to a wide library of tools. 
> Nintendo may be apprehensive to such a proposal (for fear of the
> unknown).  
> 
> I believe the benefits of a console OS are great.  Imagine browsing
> the internet on the couch with a wireless game controller (in those
> idle hours).  There are nodoubt many obstacles to such a
> development.  Yet I feel, that the long term benefits far outweigh any
> shortcoming.
> 
> 
> 
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