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Apr 22, 2008  By Carlie Fairchild

WiiLi is a Linux port in the works for the Nintendo Wii. Drivers are being developed for Wii features, including the SD card slot, the wireless 802.11b/g and Bluetooth hardware, and for the remote.

A proof-of-concept Wii distribution was rolled out earlier this year by the GameCube Linux project. It relies on a Twilight Hack developed by Team Twiizers. The hack leverages an exploit in a Wii game title to launch a Linux bootloader (see video).

We're eager to see Linux on the Wii. In the meanwhile, settle for seeing Linux Journal on the Wii -- we all have our own Miis here in the office. Add Linux Journal as a Wii friend and we'll send you any LJ staffers you'd like. :-) Our console number is: 2924 2525 5556 2687 (post yours in the comments below and we'll add you too).

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Carlie Fairchild is the publisher of Linux Journal.

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Submitted by Coach Miller (not verified) on Sun, 08/15/2010 - 21:40.

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Submitted by WildBill (not verified) on Tue, 02/24/2009 - 02:01.

Friend code for our Wii here is:
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/08/2009 - 18:44.

You might find him chatting on the IRC channel

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Anonymous's picture
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/07/2009 - 09:15.

what do you say

I haven't heard of WiiLi

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Submitted by florida plumber (not verified) on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 17:04.

I haven't heard of WiiLi before, but it does sound interesting. My only problem is, although I am fairly computer literate and know more than the average Joe in regards to computers, I can't, for the life of me, understand OS lingo. So when you say "Linux port", all that pops up in my head is a big ole' question mark, haha... I'll check out the Wii Linux site, though...

Late, but...

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 12/09/2008 - 15:36.

Will you still add me?

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Submitted by Thor (not verified) on Sun, 12/07/2008 - 16:18.

Great idea with a public Wii! You're on me Wii now.
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Add me too! My number is
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Thats awesome! I can't wait.

Anonymous's picture
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 09/18/2008 - 22:45.

Thats awesome! I can't wait. Would be cool if you could plug in a USB keyboard and use the wiimote as a mouse.

And I think what we also need is a homebrew application that allows you to copy "protected" save files from and into the Wii's internal memory. It's ridiculous that you can't copy SSBB's save file to an SD card.

Looking for more info on free psp games?

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Submitted by BAKA (not verified) on Mon, 07/14/2008 - 10:07.

Here is my Wii console number. 7925 2713 7084 6965 Add Me :)

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Wii want to be added....

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Linux on the Wii?

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Submitted by barryp on Thu, 04/24/2008 - 15:58.

This is the news my kids have been dreading ...

Paul Barry

Doc Miis

Carlie Fairchild's picture
Submitted by Carlie Fairchild on Wed, 04/23/2008 - 07:56.

Perhaps we should have a contest to see who can make the best Doc Mii...

Carlie Fairchild is the publisher of Linux Journal.

Is there a hack...

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Submitted by Webmistress on Wed, 04/23/2008 - 11:28.

that would allow me to add a whip to mine?

Katherine Druckman is webmistress at LinuxJournal.com. You might find her on Twitter or at the Southwest Drupal Summit

Quite Proud

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Submitted by Shawn Powers on Wed, 04/23/2008 - 08:42.

I must admit, I'm pretty proud of my "lowered mustache soulpatch" -- but at home my Mii has a big pair of pimpin' sunglasses too... :)

Shawn Powers is an Associate Editor for Linux Journal. You might find him chatting on the IRC channel, or Twitter

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Submitted by Shawn Powers on Tue, 04/22/2008 - 17:55.

If my Mii plays anything like me, you will be able beat him in pretty much any Wii game you choose. :)

Shawn Powers is an Associate Editor for Linux Journal. You might find him chatting on the IRC channel, or Twitter

Yay, shared key auth for Wii owners!

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/08/2008 - 11:05.

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Glad you can't sign against it. ;)

Posted, fittingly, from my Wii.

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