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Comment where does it mention Linux? (Score 5, Interesting) 330


Where exactly in the Iwata Asks article does it say it runs on a proprietery version of the Linux kernel?
Infact where does it mention the Wii runs Linux on it at all?

I think I found the story, thanks google. And it says that its a rumor from one of the designers who said:
"Wii will have Linux as operating system with proprietary GUI and applications based on commonly open source for Linux programs."

Since when did "GUI applications" count as in the kernel?

Story found on:
http://wii.qj.net/Wii-Will-Use-Linux-as-Operating- System-with-Proprietary-GUI-/pg/49/aid/60531

Another quote direct from the so called "insider"
but the final system in closed and will allow only signed code etc and will be very secure, even though it's technically compatible with a world of already existing software
I bet Nintendo are thanking their lucky stars that GPLv3 isn't out and that Linus Torvalds prefers v2 anyway, isn't there going to be something in it about locking out modified versions?

I am skeptical about this guy, but make up your own mind,
Orriginal blog post about Nintendo Wii having Linux on it: http://saruwatari-wii.blogspot.com/2006/07/softwar e-in-wii.html

If anyon can find a quote about a proprietery kernel please post a reply, :D

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