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DairyKing · Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 13

Remember I posted couple of threads about porting ucLinux to PSP.
After trying for some time, I've decided to start with something maybe easier - a VM like Bochs.

My intention is, if Bochs works on PSP, as least at 286/386 speed, we can have a more usable linux running on it. And console programs such as vi, gcc, www would work without any modification. (with IR keyboard of course, imagine you can write/compile c++ programs on PSP on the fly! :D)

I started with this project yesterday, and today I've got it compiled to a EBOOT.PBP file. My PSP is not with me right now, so I'll leave the testing for tonight.

If somehow it works, I'll post the source code tree as well as the porting process on my homepage. (www.peidaqi.com) 8-)

Wraggster · Joined: 26 Aug 2005 Posts: 121

hi bochs was ported back in 2005 ( http://psp-news.dcemu.co.uk/bochspsp.shtml ) but never updated since then, it got a slashdot but that was all, would be nice to see someone actually take this project on and get it running stuff great, good luck :)
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DairyKing · Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 13

Yes, it was said to be ported but no binary or source were released.
I found the problem might be the speed... with my default configure settings,
a freedos image runs even very slow on my 2.4Ghz duo core... :(

KickinAezz · Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 328

IS it not possible on Dosbox?
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arika · Joined: 02 Apr 2009 Posts: 1

Sorry for bumping old topics.
I have tried to compile bochs 2.3.7 with newest psp toolchain (gcc 4.3.2),
it get compiled, but crashed in PSP with exception of std::bad_alloc in bx_init_options().
Is it possible some bugs in PSP port of libstdc++?

Gaby_64 · Joined: 19 Dec 2008 Posts: 33

Go on psp.wijou.com where Matan G himself posted the source code to bochs, I have made a package with bochs 2.3.7 with the fixes to make it work on PSP. I havnt been able to configure it properly yet, because some stuff with SDL changed and I dont have a working Ubuntu+psptoolchain installed
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Kreationz · Joined: 18 May 2008 Posts: 53

Hello, I'm just wondering what was causing the issue as I've seen this on other PSP homebrew, but then all I ever see is I fixed it and no explanation as to what happened.

jsharrad · Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 102

Only time I ever see it is when I run out of memory.

hnaves · Joined: 03 Feb 2009 Posts: 30

May I help?

Kreationz · Joined: 18 May 2008 Posts: 53

I know I'm running out of memory and suspect it is due to a leak. I post a new thread about it now that I have more information on the subject.