[Release] Linux for the 3DS

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  1. xerpi
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    Currently the environment is very simple, you have Busybox (which "simulates" some programs like ls, cat, top, etc) and Weston (the Wayland compositor) plus a few Weston clients demos.

    DOWNLOAD:

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByXgF-rsC8PTRFRwQUhGZXAzYXc

    Installation:
    1. Install boot9strap or fastboot3DS (check OpenFirmInstaller)
    2. Copy the linux folder to the root of the SD card
    3. Copy firm_linux_loader.firm to the SD (if you are using Luma CFW copy it to the luma/payloads folder).
    4. Run the .firm file
    5. Profit!
    Linux login:
    • User: root
    • Pass: root
    Other stuff:
    • You can start Weston by running:
      # /start-weston.sh​
    • You can mount the SD card (read-only) to /media/sd by running:
      # /sdmount.sh​
    • You can change the input mode (keybord, mouse) by pressing SELECT
    Sources:
    Build instructions: https://gist.github.com/xerpi/3c720d345820691a2985502fcd80268f

    Old downloads:
    Warning: Spoilers inside!
    Other downloads:
    Warning: Spoilers inside!
    Note: Currently the SD card support is read-only.[/spoiler]
     
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    nice job!

    I actually made a video using the last release you made in the "Linux for 3DS" thread, but I didn't do that much in it. is this build any different to it?

    I should try out the client demos...
     
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    Yeah it's a bit different! I've changed the compression format and now it's muuuch faster, it will only take 3 seconds to boot :D
    I've also improved the keyboard and the mouse virtual input methods.
    And as you already know I've added Weston clients.

    Nice video btw, thanks :)
     
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    I will get on trying it out right now

    any way we could put our own files into the filesystem? I want to try doing that even if it means building my own version

    — Posts automatically merged - Please don't double post! —

    I just noticed you edited some things into the post on how to build.
     
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    Thanks for the tutorial but what we can do with linux on 3ds?
     
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    You'll need to follow the Building instructions until you have built buildroot.
    When you have the buildroot/output/images/rootfs.cpio.gz file generated, you can add your files to buildroot/output/target/ and then run make again, buildroot will regenerate the rootfs.cpio.gz with your files inside.
     
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    xerpi, i know you was on gp2x forums pretty often. Tell me, is it possible to port Ginge to 3dslinux?
     
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    Will you fix the screen rotation? or is that supposed to look like that? GJ Tho.
     
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    It looks like that, becaue that's how the 3DS's screen physically is. That's why I have to export the images rotated 90degrees to the right, so it'll be in the "correct" orientation for the user.
     
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    Quick question: Wouldn't it be better to use the Circle Pad to move the mouse?
     
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    Really cool! But why does it need ARM9 access? :o
     
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    ARM9 will grant access to SD, WiFi, Touchscreen, etc. I'm pretty sure its also required to even boot it which is why its 9.2 and below.
     
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    Anyone can post a precompiled version ?
     
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    This project is very good i dont know why linux was never come to the psp
     
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    You have Wayland running on a 3DS? That's impressive, even if it's only a novelty for now.

    Typing console commands with the PSP controls seems like a torture. Besides, it was weak, and the MIPS architecture doesn't make the porting easier, unlike ARM.
     
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    Very cool! But what can the average user do with this? :)
     
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    nothing really, it's kind of just a toy to play with.
     
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    Ok. But in the future then?
     
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    I think it's kind of impractical to use Linux on the 3DS for anything serious when you could just, you know, make a native homebrew program. but who knows?
     
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