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wii rule (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

The Linux portion wasn't long at all, it's just a matter of putting files on an SD and unpacking other files to a second SD or flash drive with Linux, then it just boots (if you already have BootMii installed). Probably about half an hour.

Installing HomeBrew Channel and BootMii is another story, I did that last year and don't remember how long it takes. I can look for the guide I used and post it here when I find it (Pretty sure it was this). This part is also pretty straight forward iirc, but I'm not sure if/how things have changed.

I would totally recommend it! It's shockingly responsive / usable and it seems like the devs have a ton of packages compiled for it in the repos.

I've been hoping/mildly trying to get a terminal on a CRT TV for years without buying hardware and this is an awesome implementation, especially with the component cable. Gonna turn it into a jukebox with CMUS or something.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I've already modded my wii with bootmii etc, was just wondering about the linux part! Thanks! I'll have a look soon

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Cool! If you have any questions or problems I'll help ya out too