dslinux.com a Linux port for the Nintendo DS

[remagavon]

Explain to me how a 67mhz processor is going to run an emulator at any type of decent speed, especially when said emulator must be ported to the DS hardware, under a port of linux no less?

 

[steban]

You could just use linux as a boot loader, and run the emulation as native arm9 code. Then load the rom´s from a flashcart - or flashcart+ usb port.

 

[WobbleWobble]

How easy will it be loading the Linux port to the DS? Do we have to overwrite firmware? Is it reversible?

And sounds very cool! I haven't preordered because there are no perks on doing so, but I definately will be getting one!

 

[Wahsapa]

Originally posted by: remagavon
Explain to me how a 67mhz processor is going to run an emulator at any type of decent speed, especially when said emulator must be ported to the DS hardware, under a port of linux no less?

GBAs have an emulator for regular gameboy games... and thats on a 33mhz(or was it 15?) cpu

 

[steban]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
How easy will it be loading the Linux port to the DS? Do we have to overwrite firmware? Is it reversible?

And sounds very cool! I haven't preordered because there are no perks on doing so, but I definately will be getting one!

The idea is to just load linux into a flashcart, plug it in and enjoy!

 

[777php]

nice...my EZFA cart purchase will be coming in handy then.

 

[hevnsnt]

Originally posted by: 777php
nice...my EZFA cart purchase will be coming in handy then.

No it w0n't send it to meeeee!~