Linux and Windows on the PSP

**Big Booger** · August 14th, 2005, 14:55 PM

Yes, it looks like one man was able to do what many could not (well, kind of): get Linux (and Windows) on the PSP. Ok, so it’s not exactly what the crew at the PSPLinux project were aiming for since it’s x86 emulated, but a PSP hacker by the name of Matan phoned in to let us know he ported Bochs (an open-source x86 emulator) to the PSP (which runs on MIPS R4000 CPUs) and successfully tested, booted, and ran Linux and Win95. This isn’t really going to halt the PSPLinux project since they’re shooting for native (not emulated) support though.

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lankan_man · August 17th, 2005, 04:21 AM

But its still sumthing, cuz now the psp is cosidered like a portable pc rite? Soon they will probably put XP or Vista.

biker666_05 · October 11th, 2005, 05:44 AM

must buy psp now

August 14th, 2005, 14:55 PM	#1
Big Booger Happy New Year! Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: JAPAN Posts: 11,909	Linux and Windows on the PSP Yes, it looks like one man was able to do what many could not (well, kind of): get Linux (and Windows) on the PSP. Ok, so it’s not exactly what the crew at the PSPLinux project were aiming for since it’s x86 emulated, but a PSP hacker by the name of Matan phoned in to let us know he ported Bochs (an open-source x86 emulator) to the PSP (which runs on MIPS R4000 CPUs) and successfully tested, booted, and ran Linux and Win95. This isn’t really going to halt the PSPLinux project since they’re shooting for native (not emulated) support though. Continue reading “Linux and Windows on the PSP” http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000480054324/ __________________ Map yourself with TZ Frappr \| Booger's Blog Last edited by Big Booger; October 11th, 2005 at 09:37 AM.

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August 17th, 2005, 04:21 AM	#2
lankan_man Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 803	But its still sumthing, cuz now the psp is cosidered like a portable pc rite? Soon they will probably put XP or Vista.

October 11th, 2005, 05:44 AM	#3
biker666_05 Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 302	must buy psp now