Firmware Expandibility

[eth123]

I would like to say Hi. As I am new to this forum. It seemed like a good forum, so I decided to join. This is my first post and topic. Anyway. If you have an iPod and love the ability to try a different OS on it, you probably know about iPod Linux. A project that is basically a new OS for the iPod.

I was wondering, with the whole USB, flash card memory, and different disc sizes, would there be a chance to put other firmware on the Wii? I am sure someone will be trying to find a way to make their own software for it. Think of the possabilities. A new OS could use the USB ports for things like cameras, mice, and keyboards. It would be great to have the ability to experiment with different firmware. Who aggres?

 

[Kakashi]

They'll probably find a way (eventually) but as with the xbox, it might take a while.

 

[Link_of_Hyrule]

All they have to do is hook up an external hard drive and run the software off of that. Because there are usb slots you could add a hub and then hook up keyboard and mouse and any other things you might like.

 

[Arcadium]

plz eth123 make some commens or introduce yourself before making a thread, anyway I think the firmware is just something stupid sony created

 

[eth123]

Sorry about this being my first post. I have read many topics and replied in my mind. I will be sure to add more comments and things soon. Thanks for all the feedback, everyone.

 

[struss789]

man dont worry about it , its not that big of a deal. and about your post i think eventually someone will come out with one.

 

[Link_of_Hyrule]

plz eth123 make some commens or introduce yourself before making a thread, anyway I think the firmware is just something stupid sony created

LOL firmware is not made by sony or invented in anyway its hard coded software with in a device like a router or a nintendo ds it is not on a hard drive but rather contained with in a chip similar to a bios thats why you can reset a device like a router and it will go back to default settings because the firmware is hard coded to a chip although the firmware can sometimes be updated i'm pretty sure if you reset a device it will remove the update but thats not all devices

 

[DarkDepths]

Ya. You can do it to a ds. Heck, they have Linux DS now. I don't wanna do it though for fear of messing it up! So chances are you will be able to, but I certainly wont be!