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| Gumboot | |
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| General | |
| Author | neagix |
| Type | System Tools |
| Version | 3.6 |
| License | GPL-2.0 |
| Last Updated | 2017/08/26 |
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Gumboot is a configurable bootloader for Wii, aimed at running Linux with customizable kernel command line without the need of recompiling for every change.
It is released in ELF format with the wii-linux-ngx project.
Features
- GRUB legacy colors, CSS-style rgb() triplets colors.
- Navigate menu with power/reset buttons, activate with reset long press.
- GameCube gamepads support.
- Timeout and default entry.
- Customizable kernel command-line arguments.
- FAT16/FAT32 directory browsing and launching of ELF files.
- Can read from all 4 primary partitions.
- Reboot/poweroff.
- Video mode selection.
- Boot any ELF (including Bootmii).
User guide
FAQ
Q. Does it support multiple partitions?
Yes, all primary partitions in FAT16 and FAT32 format are supported.
Does it support the GameCube controller?
Yes.
Q. Does it support extended partitions?
No.
Q. Does it support long filenames? exFAT?
No, the middleware has broken support for them. Make sure all your paths are in 8.3 format!
Q. Does it support splash images?
No, it's a work in progress.
Q. Does it support WiiMote?
No! It would require an USB and Bluetooth stack coded in, if you know what I am talking about.
Q. Does it support USB storage?
No, see above.
Screenshots
Changelog
v0.3.6 neagix
- Added Gumboot bootloader.
- Switched first partition to FAT32.
v0.3.5 neagix
- Use LABEL= on root command line to allow booting from SD/USB.
- Fixed login on tty (thanks to DeltaResero for reporting).
v0.3.4 neagix
- Working RGBA mode (some console glitches).
- Added example PNG.
v0.3.3 neagix
- Fix tty1 display logo.
v0.3.2 neagix
- Kernel v3.15.10.
- Fixed missing eth0 network configuration.
- Added a framebuffer visualization tool (fbv).
- Installed fbset.
v0.3.1 neagix
- Added Farter's framebuffer patch.
- Aesthetical fix to first boot initialization.
v0.3.0 neagix
- Fixed INIT error on ttyS0.
- Kernel v3.14.19.
v0.2.0 neagix
- First rootfs+bootmii+disk image+kernel release.
v0.1.0 neagix
- Initial kernel images released.
Credits
Thanks to marcan.
External links
- Official website - https://neagix.github.io/wii-linux-ngx/gumboot
- GitHub - https://github.com/neagix/gumboot
- gc-forever - https://www.gc-forever.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3829
- WiiBrew - https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Gumboot