iPod Linux

[Wally]

iPod Linux is an open source venture into porting Linux onto the iPod, it is based on uClinux's kernel.
iPod linux features additional applications which have not been written for Apple's Firmware.

It is safe to install on 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation iPods, Development is currently underway for the later iPods with click wheel, mini, U2, Photo/ Color, Nano and Video.
A list of compatible ipods can be found here


To Download click the link that corresponds to your Operating System
Windows Installer
Mac OS X Installer (0.4b R4 alpha)
Linux x86 Installer
Linux AMD64 Installer

Note: Debian/Ubuntu users must install the libpng3 library (apt-get install libpng3) before attempting to run the installer as it is not installed by default.

[xiringu]

wow, looks great

reading this, I ask myself, why there's no similar thing on PSP?

well, I know I could try to do it myself instead of complaining, but I just suck at programming

[Eric]

okay and what exactly happens to my Ipod though does it still have the same menu with a selection to Linux or does it just boot up linux. Someone show some shots of this.

[Wally]

xiringu, i was thinking exactly the same thing..

Eric: I would say its a small version of linux

[infernomax]

Cant wait till this works on my 5G ipod

[Accordion]

my ipod died last year(it got crushed) but i had installed an earlier release. its quite good, adds lots more functionality such as more games etc.
i have forgot the exact boot method, but it requires you to hold a button combination to boot in linux.
switching between regular and linux modes requires a system reset.

i would recommend it to everyone, as you can still use the ipod as normal, you just get more features when you wish to use them. good for showing off to friends your doom and gameboy games