Whats Linux?

wicho · 01-25-2007, 06:10 AM

Hi. I'm new. I am almost in possession of an Empeg.

I'd like to talk chop with ya'll.

DarquePervert · 01-25-2007, 06:16 AM

It's an operating system similar to UNIX, but compiled for x86 hardware.

wicho · 01-25-2007, 06:25 AM

I was being facetious :-)

But to be honest, I dont know how to program it.

Rob Withey · 01-25-2007, 06:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DarquePervert

but compiled for x86 hardware.

This seems an interesting thing to say. Unix can run on i386 machines, and Linux can run on non x86 machines. The processor is pretty much indepedent of the OS.

DarquePervert · 01-25-2007, 07:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rob Withey

This seems an interesting thing to say. Unix can run on i386 machines, and Linux can run on non x86 machines. The processor is pretty much indepedent of the OS.

Hmmm. Good point.

It's an open-source UNIX-like operating system.

Quote: Originally Posted by wicho

I was being facetious :-)

But to be honest, I dont know how to program it.

Thanks for making my day!

I suggest latching onto a Linux distribution (they're free to download), setup a test machine, and start going through Running Linux from O'Reilly. It's a great resource, and will assist you in accomplishing specific tasks in Linux.
It does not get into programming, but it will give you a good platform.

If you're already past this level, then ignore me.

wicho · 01-25-2007, 07:16 AM

No problem sir!

Heres the deal. Rio Sonicblue Empeg version two with the blue colored plate.

My brother already loaded some firmware onto that *****. The thing is, it shouldnt be that much of a hassle to install right?

*Edit - More specifically, the device shouldn't be too hard to program once I install it into my vehicle right?