how do i install linux?

[any_name_you_wish]

Hello, I am a peasant who has never used Linux
I'm trying to run plants vs zombies on a Virtual Machine on a Wii but there is no way to install Windows XP on a Wii without Linux
please teach me how to install Linux and please explain in detail in a way that I, a beginner can understand
I got bootmii and homebrew
I have an internet connection
I have a Korean rvl 001 Wii
my sd card size is 16 gigabytes
if you want any more info let me know

 

[toxic9]

You can't run VMs on a linux wii.

 

[tech3475]

I highly doubt what you want Wii Linux for is viable, both in terms of CPU power (you’d need to emulate x86) and RAM requirements.

I would just buy a cheap laptop or something similar.

If you insist on trying Linux, I found this:
https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Wii-Linux

 

[KleinesSinchen]

You can't run VMs on a linux wii.

Maybe Qemu could theoretically emulate an x86 computer. Slower than a snail. 100% unusable.

[…]
I'm trying to run plants vs zombies on a Virtual Machine on a Wii but there is no way to install Windows XP on a Wii without Linux
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If your only goal is playing Plants vs. Zombies have a look a the Wikipedia page. The game was released on a variety of platforms (not Wii) and chances are you own another device capable of playing the game.

For getting started with Linux, I would suggest another device as well. Much easier on a PC or a Raspberry Pi.

Sorry for the negative reply, but your request can't be fulfilled.


Good luck and have fun!

 

[any_name_you_wish]

to all people:if i can't run pvz then can I run lego island using dosbox?

 

[any_name_you_wish]

also, is there any way to run pvz on a Wii?
IDK why, it's just a goal that randomly sprouted in my brain and it is my goal to either run pvz or lego island on a wii

 

[N10A]

Seeing as there are methods of running flash games on wii you might be able to get this unreleased flash version running on it. (the game file isn't on this page, you're gonna have to find it yourself)
This or some of the guides made by the same person may help.
Just a guess to try and point you in the right direction, I've never done this before so only try if you're willing to troubleshoot. (as you should anyway when doing anything wii homebrew)

 

[tech3475]

also, is there any way to run pvz on a Wii?
IDK why, it's just a goal that randomly sprouted in my brain and it is my goal to either run pvz or lego island on a wii

Lego Island is more plausible than XP, but I still wouldn't bother:


The system requirements for Lego Island are:

Operating system (OS)	95	98
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium 120 MHz
System memory (RAM)	16 MB	32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	20 MB
Video card (GPU)	Direct3D-compatible

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Lego_Island

 

[any_name_you_wish]

i have watched this video, i know it's hard but it would be very interesting

 

[any_name_you_wish]

i have watched this video, i know it's hard but it would be very interesting

even better if it's pvz

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Lego Island is more plausible than XP, but I still wouldn't bother:
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https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Lego_Island

I tried Jazz Jackrabbit 1 (DOS game) inside DOSBox on a Wii. Is was... a little bad to somewhat okay. Not a nice experience. That game runs flawlessly on a 80486 CPU with 66Mhz and might even be playable on 80386@33MHz.
A DOS game, no Windows 9x involved and it was barely okay.

It might be worth a try throwing Windows 95 into DOSBox but I don't think it will be a pleasure to use this. I doubt running the game (at acceptable speed if at all) will work.

 

[any_name_you_wish]

Seeing as there are methods of running flash games on wii you might be able to get this unreleased flash version running on it. (the game file isn't on this page, you're gonna have to find it yourself)
This or some of the guides made by the same person may help.
Just a guess to try and point you in the right direction, I've never done this before so only try if you're willing to troubleshoot. (as you should anyway when doing anything wii homebrew)

how do I run flash on a Wii?
I think I can use flashpoint

 

[N10A]

No you can't use flashpoint, that's a modern pc program. DId you look at the links in my post?
edit: just realized that I messed up the links on my post, here's what the second one should be: https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-...ames-into-actionscript-2-0-flash-wads.590159/