Re: [Gc-linux-devel] Debian and SpeakUp

[Shaun J. <sja...@gm...>]

On 2/11/06, Glenn at home <gE...@ca...> wrote:
> Hello Shaun & all,
> Yes, there is a Debian package with SpeakUp on it.
> Now for a couple more questions.
> What does it take for any Debian Distro to work on a Game Cube?
> Can I just get Debian, and install it on a mini CD, or mini DVD (if such =
a
> thing exists), and run it?

The Game Cube needs a Linux kernel that is compiled specifically for
it, so a generic Power PC Debian distribution will not work out of the
box. In addition, the discs are copy protected such that you can not
make your own Game Cube disks without modifying your Game Cube.

> Also, is there a port that can work as a serial port, in the event I wish=
 to
> use my external speech synthesizer?

There is a serial port on the Game Cube, but you would have to be able
to build an adapter yourself, as I don't believe any commercial
adapters exist.

> And, will Knoppix, or GRML run on it, as I think they are both Debian
> Distro's?

If you're able to provide a Game Cube kernel, I believe a stock
distribution should work.

Cheers,
Shaun