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Sony PSP And Linux, What You Need To Know

Ever since the Sony PlayStation Portable initially launched, hackers saw it as a major opportunity to get a portable version of both Linux as well as Windows up and running on the handheld. They quickly made that a reality, and Linux on the Sony PSP was born.

The story begins with the x86 emulator known as Bochs, which was the initial tool that hackers used to try and get Linux to run on the Sony PSP, as well as other operating systems including the original DOS, Windows, etc.

Linux was the real key though, as getting an operating system such as that to run on a portable device with the horsepower of the Sony PSP could mean endless possibilities in terms of unique and original content on the handheld.

What you need in order to start to get the Sony PSP up and running with Linux is a PSP that has already been hacked.

This is necessary as you need to be able to run homebrew applications on the handheld console before you get install anything such as Linux.

Once you have that done, you will need a memory stick, and the ability to find all of the answers you need online.

There are many popular methods to get Linux running on the console, but one of the more popular is known as uCLinux for the PSP.

Doing a search online will explain where to get it and how to get it onto your handheld.

Once you do though, you will be able to navigate the operating system right on your Sony PSP, opening up a world of possibilities with the PSP and Linux together.