Just an odd question: Is there a Homebrew Equivalent to he Wii's Internet Channel?

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I know some people are making patches for it that arent out yet, but im oddly curious. I just so happened to find one app known as WiiBrowser, but nothing loads from it when i search on the url bar, for example Youtube. Is there anyone who knows a good Internet Channel patch or Homebrew equivalent?
 

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Out of curiosity, what functionality would you actually be looking for in a project like this? The limitations of the Internet Channel are as rooted in the Wii's hardware as they are in the software itself. There just isn't enough memory onboard to support viewing the bloated hell that is the modern web.

Unfortunately, I don't think you're likely to find someone interested in porting an entire browser engine to the Wii at this point. It's a fairly herculean task that would take an absurd amount of effort for very little reward. Mind you, if someone crazy enough to do it exists, you're in the right place to find them. That being said, I wouldn't hold my breath.
 

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Out of curiosity, what functionality would you actually be looking for in a project like this? The limitations of the Internet Channel are as rooted in the Wii's hardware as they are in the software itself. There just isn't enough memory onboard to support viewing the bloated hell that is the modern web.

Unfortunately, I don't think you're likely to find someone interested in porting an entire browser engine to the Wii at this point. It's a fairly herculean task that would take an absurd amount of effort for very little reward. Mind you, if someone crazy enough to do it exists, you're in the right place to find them. That being said, I wouldn't hold my breath.
Understandable. I was just curious :)
 

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I know next to nothing about ports to PPC architecture, but couldn't someone port something like Dillo to the Wii? It's light and in C++. I'd be willing to give it a try, even. It doesn't use too much new web stuff, maybe SSL 2.0.

(new account because my Email got sandblasted by Google, first Google search result for Dillo should provide)
 

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