I've arranged a test version of my Wii-linux distro: xwhiite. Basically it's just Xorg running on top of the existing debian/whiite package, along with the necessary drivers, config and apps to make the x 'magic' happen.
Videos of the system in action are here and here.
Features:
- (almost) everything also in whiite linux (I stripped a few things to save some space)
- working Xorg, using nuvalo's 'cube' driver (as discussed here).
- Fluxbox windowmanager
- wiimote input (libcwiid + fastsync)
- SMB / CIFS support (useful for mounting your media NAS)
- some useful apps preinstalled (mplayer, vlc, opera, firefox)
- a nice look & feel
- uses less than 512M on disk
The package is available for download here: http://ben64.com/debian-etch-4.0+whi...te-0.1.tar.bz2 (thanks Ben64!).
Installation instructions:
Just use the installation guide for whiite as provided on gc-linux.org, but instead of the debian/whiite filesystem package, use my package. Also make sure you use isobel's latest kernel (2.6.27b) instead of the stock one provided in the kernel package (download the original kernel package, and replace the boot.elf with the 2.6.27b kernel file).
Notes:
- The xorg config in the package is set up for PAL 50 resolution by default (640x576). If you're on an NTSC wii, you might need to change the modeline or resolution in /etc/x11/xorg.conf to 640x480. You can also use this site to calculate a custom modeline.
- Currently only usb LAN is supported. So if you want network connectivity, you'll have to use the Nintendo LAN adapter or an other compatible usb network adapter.
If you have any questions regarding the installation or usage, just let me now.
** UPDATE 1 **
I've made a short preview of some of the stuff that will be included in the next release: vnc server, vnc/rdp clients, and iPod integration with gtkpod (use your Wii as jukebox!). Check out the video here.
** UPDATE 2 **
I've finished version 0.2 of xwhiite. New features in this version:
- VNC server
- VNC client
- Microsoft remote desktop client
- iPod integration via gtkpod: use your wii+ipod as jukebox
- on-screen keyboard
- swap enabled (32MB - uses a local swapfile included in the package, no need to setup an extra partition)
- sshfs support
- a bunch of other small improvements and cleanups. The entire dist should still fit on a 512MB SD-card.
You can download the new version from these locations:
- http://hbcapps.com/debian-etch-4.0+w...te-0.2.tar.bz2 (thanks WarpedFlash!)
- http://www.ben64.com/debian-etch-4.0...2.tar.bz2.html (thanks Ben64!)
Installation instructions: same as xwhiite 0.1; see above.
Note: this will probably be the last xwhiite release, as it will be superseded by Muzer's dist Miight soon. Miight will feature more functionality and easier installation than xwhiite. I'm possibly teaming up with Muzer (and a few others) to work on the development of Miight together. Expect to hear more about that soon
In the meanwhile: have fun with xwhiite 0.2!
Videos of the system in action are here and here.
Features:
- (almost) everything also in whiite linux (I stripped a few things to save some space)
- working Xorg, using nuvalo's 'cube' driver (as discussed here).
- Fluxbox windowmanager
- wiimote input (libcwiid + fastsync)
- SMB / CIFS support (useful for mounting your media NAS)
- some useful apps preinstalled (mplayer, vlc, opera, firefox)
- a nice look & feel
- uses less than 512M on disk
The package is available for download here: http://ben64.com/debian-etch-4.0+whi...te-0.1.tar.bz2 (thanks Ben64!).
Installation instructions:
Just use the installation guide for whiite as provided on gc-linux.org, but instead of the debian/whiite filesystem package, use my package. Also make sure you use isobel's latest kernel (2.6.27b) instead of the stock one provided in the kernel package (download the original kernel package, and replace the boot.elf with the 2.6.27b kernel file).
Notes:
- The xorg config in the package is set up for PAL 50 resolution by default (640x576). If you're on an NTSC wii, you might need to change the modeline or resolution in /etc/x11/xorg.conf to 640x480. You can also use this site to calculate a custom modeline.
- Currently only usb LAN is supported. So if you want network connectivity, you'll have to use the Nintendo LAN adapter or an other compatible usb network adapter.
If you have any questions regarding the installation or usage, just let me now.
** UPDATE 1 **
I've made a short preview of some of the stuff that will be included in the next release: vnc server, vnc/rdp clients, and iPod integration with gtkpod (use your Wii as jukebox!). Check out the video here.
** UPDATE 2 **
I've finished version 0.2 of xwhiite. New features in this version:
- VNC server
- VNC client
- Microsoft remote desktop client
- iPod integration via gtkpod: use your wii+ipod as jukebox
- on-screen keyboard
- swap enabled (32MB - uses a local swapfile included in the package, no need to setup an extra partition)
- sshfs support
- a bunch of other small improvements and cleanups. The entire dist should still fit on a 512MB SD-card.
You can download the new version from these locations:
- http://hbcapps.com/debian-etch-4.0+w...te-0.2.tar.bz2 (thanks WarpedFlash!)
- http://www.ben64.com/debian-etch-4.0...2.tar.bz2.html (thanks Ben64!)
Installation instructions: same as xwhiite 0.1; see above.
Note: this will probably be the last xwhiite release, as it will be superseded by Muzer's dist Miight soon. Miight will feature more functionality and easier installation than xwhiite. I'm possibly teaming up with Muzer (and a few others) to work on the development of Miight together. Expect to hear more about that soon
In the meanwhile: have fun with xwhiite 0.2!
