Gumboot
Gumboot is a configurable bootloader for Wii, aimed at running Linux with customizable kernel command line without the need of recompiling for every change.
It is released in ELF format with the wii-linux-ngx project:
Features
- GRUB legacy colors, CSS-style rgb() triplets colors
- navigate menu with power/reset buttons, activate with reset long press
- GameCube gamepads support
- timeout and default entry
- customizable kernel command-line arguments
- FAT16/FAT32 directory browsing and launching of ELF files
- can read from all 4 primary partitions
- reboot/poweroff
- video mode selection
- boot any ELF (including Bootmii)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does it support multiple partitions?
- Yes, all primary partitions in FAT16 and FAT32 format are supported.
- Does it support the GameCube controller?
- Yes.
- Does it support extended partitions?
- No.
- Does it support long filenames? exFAT?
- No, the middleware has broken support for them. Make sure all your paths are in 8.3 format!
- Does it support splash images?
- No, it's a work in progress.
- Does it support WiiMote?
- No! It would require an USB and Bluetooth stack coded in, if you know what I am talking about.
- Does it support USB storage?
- No, see above.
Screenshot
This is a screenshot of the default gumboot.lst menu:
Thanks
Thanks to the following people:
- marcan