Linux on PSP/Bochs
A little bit of a repost, I had the wrong description/title..
I'm inlove with handhelds like the oQo and ultra small notebooks. But I had the realization yesterday that I don't need windows on a handheld when linux is on everything.
I was hoping for linux on the PSP, and I came across the site: psp-linux dot org
To quote that site...
"if we have any problems with fanboys/droolers, we will delete the mailing list from public view, and continue development privately."
Now that sounds like middleschool mentality, so I wonder if these guys are legitimate.
also the following site: linux-mips dot org
In the "Linux support" section, in refrence to to the PSP:
"There is none and there won't be any [Linux support on the PSP] despite some people's foolish claims and attempts. The hardware lacks a TLB and as such is too primitive to run a real Linux kernel. µClinux would be a potential alternative but that would mean no binary compatibility with existing Linux/MIPS."
What does that mean in regard to running linux on the PSP? And if this is a huge barrier, could we not use linux on top of software reworked and derived from the Bochs emulator, so instead of emulating a PC, its just used to emulate the portions of a PC that a psp doesn't provide?
Also...
I've found mentions of the release of a Bochs port to the PPC that has since disapeared. Its mythical now. Using that would be insanely cool. Fast Bochs on Palm lifedrive anyone? : )
I invite everyone's opinion and insights, aslong as they are not direct criticism of me.
thanks!
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