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The latest [http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/MINI:KernelPreviewFive Mini Kernel Preview Five] does not support Nintendo GameCube memory cards.+
A GUI (X.org server) is available, but is not optimized for a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10-foot_user_interface "10-foot user interface"]. A Wii Remote may be used as a pointing device with the X.org server, but manual configuration is likely needed.
A GUI (X.org server) is available, but is not optimized for a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10-foot_user_interface "10-foot user interface"]. A Wii Remote may be used as a pointing device with the X.org server, but manual configuration is likely needed.
−Some versions of the GC-Linux kernel run under [[IOS]], Nintendo's official operating system that runs on the Wii's [[Starlet]] coprocessor. Other versions run under [[mini]] (which stands for '''M'''INI '''I'''s '''N'''not '''I'''OS), the alternative operating system written by [[Team Twiizers]]. The IOS GC-Linux based kernels can be loaded through the [[Homebrew Channel]] or the [[Twilight Hack]].
+The MINI GC-Linux based kernels can be loaded through [[bootmii]]. The latest version of GC-Linux is the '''MI'''NI '''Ke'''rnal '''P'''review '''5''' ([http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/MINI:KernelPreviewFive#.27Mini.27_Kernel_Preview_Five_.28aka_MIKE_p5.29 MIKEp5]]), which has an IOS and MINI version available.
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+MINI has some advantages and limitations over IOS. The biggest advantage when running Linux on MINI is access to hardware. '''The MINI GC-Linux kernel has access to the Wii's interal Wi-Fi, USB2.0 and the DVD drive)'''. A full list of hardware support is available [http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/Wii:Hardware_Support here].
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+Kernels that run on MINI must be loaded through [[bootmii]], either via the BootMii GUI or through the file (/bootmii/ppcboot.elf on the front SD Card) for access to the special features.
== Hardware Required ==
== Hardware Required ==
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The GC-Linux team has released a [http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/WL:whiite-linux-installer Simple GUI-based installer] can be used with Whiite, Bliight and XWhiite distributions. The installer can be loaded via the [[Homebrew Channel]] or [[Twilight Hack]].
The GC-Linux team has released a [http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/WL:whiite-linux-installer Simple GUI-based installer] can be used with Whiite, Bliight and XWhiite distributions. The installer can be loaded via the [[Homebrew Channel]] or [[Twilight Hack]].
−An ext3 filesystem is created on a removable disk (SD card or USB drive). The kernel image ELF can be loaded through [[Homebrew Channel]]. It is recommended to replace the kernel image ELF with the compatible MIKE ELF. This will enable Wi-Fi and the DVD drive to be used.
+An ext3 filesystem is created on a removable disk (SD card or USB drive). The kernel image ELF can be loaded through [[Homebrew Channel]]. It is recommended to replace the kernel image ELF with the compatible MIKE (MIni KErnal) ELF binary. This will enable Wi-Fi and the DVD drive to be used. The latest MIKE version is currently [http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/MINI:KernelPreviewFive MIKEp5].
=== Manual Installation ===
=== Manual Installation ===