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Line 34: − + − {{Main|Wii-Linux Manual Installation}}+ − − − − − − #Make a second partition on your SD card and format as ext3. − #*If you are not using Linux and you are encountering problems you can try the [http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php GParted Live CD] or [http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download Ubuntu 8.04 Live Desktop] which contains GParted. The [http://www.nacionarcade.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/mameonwii.doc Mame on Wii] guide explains how to format an SD card using this CD. − #*Linux users can follow the [http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/WL:whiite-linux#Preparation_of_the_SD_card whiite-linux] instructions to prepare the SD card. − #Extract the debian-etch-4.0+whiite-0.1.tar.bz2 package to the ext3 partition of your SD card. You must extract the package as '''root''' or sudoer if you are using Linux or else files under <code>/dev</code> will not appear correctly. − #Copy the whiite-linux folder from the whiite-linux-0.1a.tar.bz2 archive to <code>/apps/</code> for HBC or put the boot.elf on the root for bannerbomb. − #Load the file using bannerbomb or HBC. − #Log in to access the terminal. You can now run commands and navigate directories. − #Configure Bluetooth with <code>hciconfig</code> then type <code>hcitool scan</code> and press 1+2 on your wiimote to connect it. −
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| peripherals = {{Wiimote1}} {{GCNController}} {{USBKeyboard}} {{FrontSD}} {{USBMSD}} {{USBGecko}}
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'''Wii-Linux''' is a port of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux Linux] kernel and related GNU userspace utilities to the Nintendo Wii video game console. Many [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_distribution distributions] of GNU/Linux are available for the Nintendo Wii. All current distributions are based on [http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/FAQ#What_is_this_project_all_about.3F GC-Linux]. Wii-Linux distributions can be loaded through the [[Twilight Hack]], [[Homebrew Channel]] or [[bootmii]] (for Wi-Fi support).
'''Wii-Linux''' is a port of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux Linux] kernel and related GNU userspace utilities to the Nintendo Wii video game console. Many [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_distribution distributions] of GNU/Linux are available for the Nintendo Wii. All current distributions are based on [http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/FAQ#What_is_this_project_all_about.3F GC-Linux]. Wii-Linux distributions can be loaded through the [[Twilight Hack]], [[mini]] (bootmii) (for Wi-Fi support) or the [[Homebrew Channel]].
The Linux kernel itself can communicate with nearly all Wii peripherals; Wii Remotes, Wi-Fi, USB, Bluetooth, GameCube controllers, USBGeckos and the DVD drive are supported. GameCube Memory Cards are currently unsupported. Actual hardware support depends on the drivers installed on the root partition.
The Linux kernel itself can communicate with nearly all Wii peripherals; Wii Remotes, Wi-Fi, USB, Bluetooth, GameCube controllers, USBGeckos and the DVD drive are supported. GameCube Memory Cards are currently unsupported. Actual hardware support depends on the drivers installed on the root partition.
Note: A computer already running Linux is useful for manual installation.
Note: A computer already running Linux is useful for manual installation.
The SD Card or USB Drive will likely be formatted and repartioned.
The SD Card or USB Drive will likely be formatted and repartitioned.
== Installing ==
== Installing ==
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]].
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.
=== Manual Installation ===
=== Manual Installation ===
Users may install a Wii-Linux distribution manually. Isobel has written the [http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/WL:whiite-linux#Manual_Installation official instructions] for manual installation.
Users may install a Wii-Linux distribution manually.
Isobel has made some [http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/WL:whiite-linux Official Instructions].
== Using Wii-Linux ==
== Using Wii-Linux ==