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== Second stage of operation system ==

== Second stage of operation system ==

If i load this - downloaded and inserted folder apps into root of sd card and after that runned with homebrew channel - i load and black screen white font and some text and ends with - some files missing or corruptted - or format card (or something like that but the base is right) and the second stage of system could not be loaded.I want this on my wii-please help me...i really need this.

If i load this - downloaded and inserted folder apps into root of sd card and after that runned with homebrew channel - i load and black screen white font and some text and ends with - some files missing or corruptted - or format card (or something like that but the base is right) and the second stage of system could not be loaded.I want this on my wii-please help me...i really need this.

* Ugh, I have the same problem and its frustrating to no end! And I followed the EXACT instructions too! What am I doing wrong?! [[User:Chaos4ever|Chaos4ever]] 23:54, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

* Ugh, I have the same problem and its frustrating to no end! And I followed the EXACT instructions too! What am I doing wrong?! [[User:Chaos4ever|Chaos4ever]] 23:54, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

== What video formats does it support? ==

== What video formats does it support? ==

Well, all videoformats that MPlayer supports, click here to see what is supported: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPlayer#Supported_media_formats

Well, all videoformats that MPlayer supports, click here to see what is supported: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPlayer#Supported_media_formats

==Stream==

 

 

== Stream ==

Is it possible for this to read off of my mac that is set up to share all files through HTTP? I guess that since this is on the whiite kernel that wi-fi is still missing? [[User:Pinball wizard|Pinball wizard]] 03:51, 17 July 2008 (CEST)

Is it possible for this to read off of my mac that is set up to share all files through HTTP? I guess that since this is on the whiite kernel that wi-fi is still missing? [[User:Pinball wizard|Pinball wizard]] 03:51, 17 July 2008 (CEST)

:The wifi still is indeed still missing . [[User:SF49|SF49]] 11:11, 17 July 2008 (CEST)

:The wifi still is indeed still missing . [[User:SF49|SF49]] 11:11, 17 July 2008 (CEST)

::I do see a network configuration settings file included in the GeeXboX distro, even referencing wifi. Is this just ported over, yet considered 'broken', does it rely on a third-party wifi connection, or added in the latest build?[[User:Steve32|Steve32]] 18:47, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

::I do see a network configuration settings file included in the GeeXboX distro, even referencing wifi. Is this just ported over, yet considered 'broken', does it rely on a third-party wifi connection, or added in the latest build?[[User:Steve32|Steve32]] 18:47, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

:::GeeXboX (other than most other Homebrew applications) runs under [[Wii Linux]] and not natively as a Wii application. Therefore, a completely different network stack is used (i.e. the Linux stack). Consequently, [[Wii Linux]] requires its own drivers for system periphals of the Wii console. Unfortunately, there is no driver available for the internal Wifi card at the moment! Those Wifi settings you see are therefore meaningless. What works with GeeXboX are USB-Ethernet adapters. In fact, GeeXboX even supports a larger number of USB-Ethernet adapters than the Wii itself does! I have one very cheap one "KH-886" which does not work for the Wii operating system but does work in [[Wii Linux]] (and GeeXboX). So, for the moment you need a USB adapter or need to wait for driver support... - [[User:To.rben|to.rben]] 18:27, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

:::GeeXboX (other than most other Homebrew applications) runs under [[Wii Linux]] and not natively as a Wii application. Therefore, a completely different network stack is used (i.e. the Linux stack). Consequently, [[Wii Linux]] requires its own drivers for system periphals of the Wii console. Unfortunately, there is no driver available for the internal Wifi card at the moment! Those Wifi settings you see are therefore meaningless. What works with GeeXboX are USB-Ethernet adapters. In fact, GeeXboX even supports a larger number of USB-Ethernet adapters than the Wii itself does! I have one very cheap one "KH-886" which does not work for the Wii operating system but does work in [[Wii Linux]] (and GeeXboX). So, for the moment you need a USB adapter or need to wait for driver support... - [[User:To.rben|to.rben]] 18:27, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

== NTFS ==

== NTFS ==

== Bug ==

== Bug ==

When loading GeeXBox, the progress bar gets to about (what i would estimate to be 60%) and then my wii shuts down (red lights) complete shutdown. --[[User:Navarr|Navarr]] 18:45, 19 July 2008 (CEST)

When loading GeeXBox, the progress bar gets to about (what i would estimate to be 60%) and then my wii shuts down (red lights) complete shutdown. --[[User:Navarr|Navarr]] 18:45, 19 July 2008 (CEST)

:Mine does something similar at the same place as yours (about 60% on the bar), except instead of shutting down, mine just freezes. --[[User:Sli|Sli]] 03:15, 22 July 2008 (CEST)

:Mine does something similar at the same place as yours (about 60% on the bar), except instead of shutting down, mine just freezes. --[[User:Sli|Sli]] 03:15, 22 July 2008 (CEST)

::this happened to me after using GeeXboX without problems for some time... I deleted the SDROOT/geexbox and SDROOT/apps/geexbox folders and copied everything over to the SD card and it worked fine again. Maybe try that too --[[User:Delirium83|delirium83]] 18:06, 23 July 2008 (CEST)

::this happened to me after using GeeXboX without problems for some time... I deleted the SDROOT/geexbox and SDROOT/apps/geexbox folders and copied everything over to the SD card and it worked fine again. Maybe try that too --[[User:Delirium83|delirium83]] 18:06, 23 July 2008 (CEST)

== DivX support? ==

== DivX support? ==

Could someone clarify if GeeXboX supports DivX video files? The topic that asked what video formats GeeXboX supports says it supports everything MPlayer supports. And the link given with the list of file formats supported by MPlayer doesn't mention anything about DivX, but I know the MPlayerWii application supports DivX so I'm a little confused. Thanks. :)

Could someone clarify if GeeXboX supports DivX video files? The topic that asked what video formats GeeXboX supports says it supports everything MPlayer supports. And the link given with the list of file formats supported by MPlayer doesn't mention anything about DivX, but I know the MPlayerWii application supports DivX so I'm a little confused. Thanks. :)

:DivX is a kind of MPEG-4 Part 2. [[User:Felix|Felix]] 13:35, 22 July 2008 (CEST)

:DivX is a kind of MPEG-4 Part 2. [[User:Felix|Felix]] 13:35, 22 July 2008 (CEST)

:Yes, DivX is supported :-) --[[User:Solcott|Solcott]] 07:29, 23 July 2008 (CEST)

:Yes, DivX is supported :-) --[[User:Solcott|Solcott]] 07:29, 23 July 2008 (CEST)

I have looked all config files and cant get rid off those annoying geexbox tuxes. Is it possible to remove them or do i have to suffer? --[[User:Quu|Quu]] 21:59, 26 July 2008 (CEST)

I have looked all config files and cant get rid off those annoying geexbox tuxes. Is it possible to remove them or do i have to suffer? --[[User:Quu|Quu]] 21:59, 26 July 2008 (CEST)

:Huh? What is 'music mode'? Perhaps this will help http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_apps/GeeXboX#Themeing ? [[User:Flark|Flark]] 01:24, 27 July 2008 (CEST)

:Huh? What is 'music mode'? Perhaps this will help http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_apps/GeeXboX#Themeing ? [[User:Flark|Flark]] 01:24, 27 July 2008 (CEST)

::Umm, I mean: when you listen music and there is this nice vizualization, tux'es pop (GeeXboX logo) out on middle of screen and it is kinda annoying. [[User:Quu|Quu]] 09:32, 27 July (CEST)

::Umm, I mean: when you listen music and there is this nice vizualization, tux'es pop (GeeXboX logo) out on middle of screen and it is kinda annoying. [[User:Quu|Quu]] 09:32, 27 July (CEST)

==Widescreen Issues==

== Widescreen Issues ==

The changes made to better suit widescreen dispays have not helped. In addition to pillarboxing, geexbox is now also (slightly) "letterboxed". [[User:Flark|Flark]] 09:30, 30 July 2008 (CEST)

The changes made to better suit widescreen dispays have not helped. In addition to pillarboxing, geexbox is now also (slightly) "letterboxed". [[User:Flark|Flark]] 09:30, 30 July 2008 (CEST)

:I tried playing with the settings file to adjust the screen but doing that just ended up giving me giant gray boxes where the menu text is supposed to be. And I still have pillarboxing. farter, have you looked at [[Homebrew_Channel/Bugs#Black_Vertical_Bars]]?

:I tried playing with the settings file to adjust the screen but doing that just ended up giving me giant gray boxes where the menu text is supposed to be. And I still have pillarboxing. farter, have you looked at [[Homebrew Channel/Bugs#Black Vertical Bars]]?

::GeeXboX has pillarboxing because it's based on Wii Linux, I posted a patch for Wii Linux to the gc-linux mailing list.--[[User:Pepsiman|Pepsiman]] 11:18, 1 August 2008 (CEST)

::GeeXboX has pillarboxing because it's based on Wii Linux, I posted a patch for Wii Linux to the gc-linux mailing list.--[[User:Pepsiman|Pepsiman]] 11:18, 1 August 2008 (CEST)

:I think GeeXboX should be using the monitoraspect=16:9 option for mplayer. --[[User:Pepsiman|Pepsiman]] 11:20, 1 August 2008 (CEST)

:I think GeeXboX should be using the monitoraspect=16:9 option for mplayer. --[[User:Pepsiman|Pepsiman]] 11:20, 1 August 2008 (CEST)

:::These settings work fine for 99% of the 16:9 videos I have. The only "problem" is there will be that the video doesnt fill the entire screen area (needs overscan?). Some 4:3 videos will still not display right though. --[[User:Llvanden|Llvanden]] 14:46, 8 August 2008 (CEST)

:::These settings work fine for 99% of the 16:9 videos I have. The only "problem" is there will be that the video doesnt fill the entire screen area (needs overscan?). Some 4:3 videos will still not display right though. --[[User:Llvanden|Llvanden]] 14:46, 8 August 2008 (CEST)

::::Nope, doesn't work, but thanks for reminding me to use the right editor. I still have black borders all the way around the screen. See above. [[User:Flark|Flark]] 04:58, 9 August 2008 (CEST)

::::Nope, doesn't work, but thanks for reminding me to use the right editor. I still have black borders all the way around the screen. See above. [[User:Flark|Flark]] 04:58, 9 August 2008 (CEST)

:::::Thats what I meant with "Doesn't fill the entire screen area". The 1.1 setting offers the correct aspect for 16:9 movies but leaves a 1cm to 2cm black border around the video, that why I said it might need or fake overscan. If you change the setting to 1.2 it fills the full vertical space but stretches the vid a bit. --[[User:Llvanden|Llvanden]] 15:02, 12 August 2008 (CEST)

:::::Thats what I meant with "Doesn't fill the entire screen area". The 1.1 setting offers the correct aspect for 16:9 movies but leaves a 1cm to 2cm black border around the video, that why I said it might need or fake overscan. If you change the setting to 1.2 it fills the full vertical space but stretches the vid a bit. --[[User:Llvanden|Llvanden]] 15:02, 12 August 2008 (CEST)

::::::Sorry, my friend. Setting to 1.2 doesn't get me to the edges of the screen either. Bummer. I hope the gclinux guys will fix this soon. --[[User:Flark|Flark]] 15:08, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

::::::Sorry, my friend. Setting to 1.2 doesn't get me to the edges of the screen either. Bummer. I hope the gclinux guys will fix this soon. --[[User:Flark|Flark]] 15:08, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

::::PIXELASPECT=1.2 worked for me on PAL Widescreen 16/9. But in version 0.1alpha4 this option is no more available. To set screenratio lets me not avoid black borders. Can somebody help - or give us back the PIXELSPECT-Option, please!

::::PIXELASPECT=1.2 worked for me on PAL Widescreen 16/9. But in version 0.1alpha4 this option is no more available. To set screenratio lets me not avoid black borders. Can somebody help - or give us back the PIXELSPECT-Option, please!

So the [[MPlayer]] port seems to automatically detect the Wii's Widescreen setting, and scale the video appropriately. Any chance GeeXBoX could be changed to use this same technique? --[[User:thaMANSTA|thaMANSTA]]

So the [[MPlayer TT]] port seems to automatically detect the Wii's Widescreen setting, and scale the video appropriately. Any chance GeeXBoX could be changed to use this same technique? --[[User:thaMANSTA|thaMANSTA]]

== Video playback error (0.1alpha2) ==

== Video playback error (0.1alpha2) ==

1-Volume

1-Volume

The playback volume gets reset every time new file is played. You should make it application independent, while its like file independent.

The playback volume gets reset every time new file is played. You should make it application independent, while its like file independent.

2-Playlist

2-Playlist

== Static net setup slows boot ==

== Static net setup slows boot ==

I don't know why, but when I specify 'ethernet' for my USB net adapter and fill in all the correct IP addresses (host, subnet, gateway, etc) in the 'network' config file in /etc/, the boot process slows to a standstill when the orange bar reaches about 90%. It will take what seems at least a couple of minutes to finish and provide the OSD menu. Network connectivity with SMB nameserver support does work at this point (without having specified static shares). DHCP_TIMEOUT="0" or "1" does not make any difference. This does not occur when I leave all values blank ("") to force DHCP.

I don't know why, but when I specify 'ethernet' for my USB net adapter and fill in all the correct IP addresses (host, subnet, gateway, etc) in the 'network' config file in /etc/, the boot process slows to a standstill when the orange bar reaches about 90%. It will take what seems at least a couple of minutes to finish and provide the OSD menu. Network connectivity with SMB nameserver support does work at this point (without having specified static shares). DHCP_TIMEOUT="0" or "1" does not make any difference. This does not occur when I leave all values blank ("") to force DHCP.

Is there a text-only boot option so I can see what is going on, or this is already known among the more hard-core users? I want to test some options, like disabling the HTTP server, skipping the DNS IP, and I need to know what I did to break the Reboot/Quit choices (or was it only in my head that they once worked?). I'm wearing myself out here trying to think about it. Because I'm tired of holding reset for 5 seconds. That adds up to almost (just?) 3 minutes of walking over and hunching ;P I'm Joking here, I know it would be much longer without everyone's collective effort otherwise. More users need to publicly reflect on their experiences to clarify where progress lies. It's all about the entertainment :)

Is there a text-only boot option so I can see what is going on, or this is already known among the more hard-core users? I want to test some options, like disabling the HTTP server, skipping the DNS IP, and I need to know what I did to break the Reboot/Quit choices (or was it only in my head that they once worked?). I'm wearing myself out here trying to think about it. Because I'm tired of holding reset for 5 seconds. That adds up to almost (just?) 3 minutes of walking over and hunching ;P I'm Joking here, I know it would be much longer without everyone's collective effort otherwise. More users need to publicly reflect on their experiences to clarify where progress lies. It's all about the entertainment :)

2(+) high-rising media apps, each bringing very promising functionality to the Wii... This has been a great summer! --[[User:Zandro|Zandro]] 09:06, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

2(+) high-rising media apps, each bringing very promising functionality to the Wii... This has been a great summer! --[[User:Zandro|Zandro]] 09:06, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

== Connecting Wiimote ==

== Connecting Wiimote ==

:I have the same issue. Even tried a fresh SD card, the same model which the previous version works on. --[[User:Zandro|Zandro]] 22:02, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

:I have the same issue. Even tried a fresh SD card, the same model which the previous version works on. --[[User:Zandro|Zandro]] 22:02, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

:This has already been reported at the geexbox forum and the sourceforge tracker. People really need to stop using discussion pages for bug reporting when trackers are available. It just wastes time for the developers. [[User:Flark|Flark]] 06:54, 25 October 2008 (UTC)

:This has already been reported at the geexbox forum and the sourceforge tracker. People really need to stop using discussion pages for bug reporting when trackers are available. It just wastes time for the developers. [[User:Flark|Flark]] 06:54, 25 October 2008 (UTC)

:If you have version 0.1alpha4 and it doesn't load, lock the SD Card. I heard that it works. [[User:Duhow|Duhow]] 16:09, 30 November 2008 (Spain)

:If you have version 0.1alpha4 and it doesn't load, lock the SD Card. I heard that it works. [[User:Duhow|Duhow]] 16:09, 30 November 2008 (Spain)

:Confirmed - Simply WRITE PROTECT the sd card and it will boot fine.

:Confirmed - Simply WRITE PROTECT the sd card and it will boot fine.

::Aye, it works most of the time. If it isn't working for you, then try taking the additional step of unplugging any usb devices and DON'T try to connect the wii remote until you can see the menu. -[[User:Flark|Flark]] 08:18, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

::Aye, it works most of the time. If it isn't working for you, then try taking the additional step of unplugging any usb devices and DON'T try to connect the wii remote until you can see the menu. -[[User:Flark|Flark]] 08:18, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

::The above suggestions did not work for me. alpha3 works fine but alpha4 exibits the same bug. Is there any way to boot up in textmode instead of bootsplash? -[[User:Saik0|Saik0]] 18:30,23 Janurary 2009 (UTC)

::The above suggestions did not work for me. alpha3 works fine but alpha4 exibits the same bug. Is there any way to boot up in textmode instead of bootsplash? -[[User:Saik0|Saik0]] 18:30,23 Janurary 2009 (UTC)

:::Set "RUNLEVEL=debug" in the GEEXBOX/settings file. The bootsplash will show up initially, but then it will disappear, showing you details about the boot process. --[[User:Tulkas|Tulkas]] 17:15, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

:::Set "RUNLEVEL=debug" in the GEEXBOX/settings file. The bootsplash will show up initially, but then it will disappear, showing you details about the boot process. --[[User:Tulkas|Tulkas]] 17:15, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

GeeXboX doesn't have DVD support. Is it related to Wii Linux or directly to GeeXboX ?

GeeXboX doesn't have DVD support. Is it related to Wii Linux or directly to GeeXboX ?

:Wii Linux. It really needs to be updated... there are a lot of fixes and newer features that it has been missing for a relatively long time. [[User:Flark|Flark]] 00:14, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

:Wii Linux. It really needs to be updated... there are a lot of fixes and newer features that it has been missing for a relatively long time. [[User:Flark|Flark]] 00:14, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

::I thought the new one had DVD support. I haven't got it to work yet, still working on it, but I'm pretty sure it can play them

::I thought the new one had DVD support. I haven't got it to work yet, still working on it, but I'm pretty sure it can play them

:::The version 0.1alpha4 supports ISO/NRG files, so you can play DVD with an external HDD. [[User:Duhow|Duhow]] 16:12, 30 November 2008 (Spain)

:::The version 0.1alpha4 supports ISO/NRG files, so you can play DVD with an external HDD. [[User:Duhow|Duhow]] 16:12, 30 November 2008 (Spain)

Hey can anyone help me out? i cant git it to do sideshows. Does it have to be on a playlist and where does it go? Can someone help me out?

Hey can anyone help me out? i cant git it to do sideshows. Does it have to be on a playlist and where does it go? Can someone help me out?

== Audio gets 2x faster ==

== Audio gets 2x faster ==

It seems some ISO files play very choppy. Others play fine. Any ideas whats wrong? They are 4.7 gigs DVD ISO rips.

It seems some ISO files play very choppy. Others play fine. Any ideas whats wrong? They are 4.7 gigs DVD ISO rips.

== More filesystems supported and possible fix of a startup freezing bug ==

== More filesystems supported and possible fix of a startup freezing bug ==

While working on getting geexbox for wii to understand some more unix-filesystems (ReiserFS, JFS, XFS), I compiled my own binaries from the source. On my own wii, I coincidentelly found out that I don't have to set the SD card's write protect notch anymore now in order to get geexbox to run. Unfortunately, I have no opportunity to test it on other people's wiis, so I'm interested in feedback. If you want support for the above mentiones filesystems or are just generally interested in geexbox-for-wii development, please take a look at the respective post in the [http://apps.sourceforge.net/phpbb/geexboxforwii/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6 sourceforge project forum]. A link to the binary can also be found there. --[[User:Tulkas|Tulkas]] 21:09, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

While working on getting geexbox for wii to understand some more unix-filesystems (ReiserFS, JFS, XFS), I compiled my own binaries from the source. On my own wii, I coincidentelly found out that I don't have to set the SD card's write protect notch anymore now in order to get geexbox to run. Unfortunately, I have no opportunity to test it on other people's wiis, so I'm interested in feedback. If you want support for the above mentiones filesystems or are just generally interested in geexbox-for-wii development, please take a look at the respective post in the [http://apps.sourceforge.net/phpbb/geexboxforwii/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6 sourceforge project forum]. A link to the binary can also be found there. --[[User:Tulkas|Tulkas]] 21:09, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

:Cool, thanks for posting that here...

:Cool, thanks for posting that here...  

:'''... BUT it needs a password so I doubt you'll get any testers.''' -[[User:Flark|Flark]] 19:31, 28 January 2009 (UTC)

:'''... BUT it needs a password so I doubt you'll get any testers.''' -[[User:Flark|Flark]] 19:31, 28 January 2009 (UTC)

:: Damn, stupid me for putting the wrong URL here. It's really no surprise that I haven't got any feedback... I've made it into an [http://apps.sourceforge.net/phpbb/geexboxforwii/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6 http link] (instead of https), and it should work without a login now. Thanks for telling me about this, Flark. --[[User:Tulkas|Tulkas]] 09:21, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

:: Damn, stupid me for putting the wrong URL here. It's really no surprise that I haven't got any feedback... I've made it into an [http://apps.sourceforge.net/phpbb/geexboxforwii/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6 http link] (instead of https), and it should work without a login now. Thanks for telling me about this, Flark. --[[User:Tulkas|Tulkas]] 09:21, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

:::Hey, no need to thank me. I was just complaining like any other self-interested end user would. I'm going to go ahead and post this to the actual wiki page. -[[User:Flark|Flark]] 21:52, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

:::Hey, no need to thank me. I was just complaining like any other self-interested end user would. I'm going to go ahead and post this to the actual wiki page. -[[User:Flark|Flark]] 21:52, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

:0.1Alpha04 modified by Tulkas now boots up correct with my 2gb SD Card, originally never :) -[[djdynamite123 | djdynamite123]]

:0.1Alpha04 modified by Tulkas now boots up correct with my 2gb SD Card, originally never :) - [[djdynamite123]]

:Thanks for contributing your fixes! I've tested the original alpha4 with 2 different SD cards (1GB Kingston and 128MB Panasonic). Both had quite some free space on it. It only occasionally froze on the 1GB one and always froze on the small 128MB one. I'll test yours with the tiny card and will report back. In the meantime: why don't you commit your changes to the Sourceforge SVN? Would be great to have a second developer on this project. - [[User:To.rben|to.rben]] 10:53, 30 January 2009 (UTC)

:Thanks for contributing your fixes! I've tested the original alpha4 with 2 different SD cards (1GB Kingston and 128MB Panasonic). Both had quite some free space on it. It only occasionally froze on the 1GB one and always froze on the small 128MB one. I'll test yours with the tiny card and will report back. In the meantime: why don't you commit your changes to the Sourceforge SVN? Would be great to have a second developer on this project. - [[User:To.rben|to.rben]] 10:53, 30 January 2009 (UTC)