Hello! I'm trying to compile a newer version of the linux kernel for my wii because I'm having problems with the pegasus2 driver used by my usb to ethernet device (random kernel panics and crashes) but I only can get working the version 2.6.32 with mikep5 patches. Are not included all the patches in the mainline kernel? I don't have any problem with my crosscompiling tools and even the wii seems to be executing kernel code, the blue led flashes, but I cannot see anything in the TV neither connect by ssh. I compiled them using my old .config and the default one (for wii) included in the kernel tree. I tried a lot of different versions newer than 2.6.32 always with the same results, I am missing something? Thanks!http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,70231#msg-70231Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:30:32 +0200 Phorum 5.2.23 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72615#msg-72615 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72615#msg-72615https://github.com/DeltaResero". If everything works out, I should have a 3.8.y build completed by sometime next month (in March of 2013).

APRIL 2013 UPDATE:
Due to a hard drive failure, I lost the 3.1+ Kernel ports and decided to just release the 3.0 Kernel as 3.7-rc1 has an unknown error that prevents both IOS and MINI from booting. I can't get any debug info (just a black screen), so until something changes, the farthest I can port it to is 3.6. Due to all the regressions between 3.1 and 3.5, I've decided not to forward port this again unless there is a huge demand for it. It actually should be quite easy to port to 3.4 longterm, but I can't remember how I fixed the MINI mode boot issue that shows up in Kernel 3.1. If someone could track the commit that causes this, I would gladly make an attempt to fix it (provided I have the time); just contact me through Github. I would greatly appreciate it if others with experience in "C" could take a look at the my patch and make sure I didn't leave anything crtiical out.]]> DeltaResero Wii LinuxThu, 28 Feb 2013 16:57:46 +0100 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72591#msg-72591 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72591#msg-72591 DeltaResero Wii LinuxSun, 24 Feb 2013 06:15:41 +0100 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72560#msg-72560 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72560#msg-72560 linuxlalala Wii LinuxFri, 15 Feb 2013 12:55:50 +0100 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72557#msg-72557 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72557#msg-72557
To compile the kernel, I make my own powerpc toolchain from crosstool-ng [http://crosstool-ng.org/] instead of the no longer supported Crosstool as it says in the wiki. Ill post a tutorial on how later, but their tutorial is good (As another note, what archetecture are we suposed to build for? I did the "powerpc-unknown-linux-uclibc" compiled against the 3.4 kernel, but i'm not sure thats the right tool (I also forget why I chose that arch)).
I then loaded up the default wii config file provided in the kernel, run menuconfig with the toolchain to check the settings ( They look very, very different than the 2.6.32 settings, but its pointing to the wii drivers), then compile with the toolchain.

The kernel will compile without a hitch, but it has not yet worked on the wii.

I'll post more when I figure out more.]]> DeepHorizons Wii LinuxThu, 14 Feb 2013 16:21:11 +0100 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72421#msg-72421 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72421#msg-72421
Did you end up compiling with a newer version? I wanted to learn about cross compiling, the linux kernel, and whatnot, and decided that trying to get a newer kernel on the Wii would be a good goal. But if you were successful, then there is really no need.

I'm trying to compile against the 3.7.4 kernel. I thought that all the patches were pushed ( as per http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/Mainline_Kernel ), but apparently only most of them were. That's where I believe the conflics are comming from, not being able to load video drivers or SD card drivers. I'm currently trying to fix up the patch to be applicable to this current branch.

Any comments, questions or pushes in the right direction are appreciated. Ill post my finding / work here too.]]> DeepHorizons Wii LinuxSat, 26 Jan 2013 18:18:31 +0100 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72160#msg-72160 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,72160#msg-72160here .]]> linuxlalala Wii LinuxFri, 28 Dec 2012 10:14:31 +0100 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,70231#msg-70231 http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?29,70231,70231#msg-70231I'm trying to compile a newer version of the linux kernel for my wii because I'm having problems with the pegasus2 driver used by my usb to ethernet device (random kernel panics and crashes) but I only can get working the version 2.6.32 with mikep5 patches. Are not included all the patches in the mainline kernel?
I don't have any problem with my crosscompiling tools and even the wii seems to be executing kernel code, the blue led flashes, but I cannot see anything in the TV neither connect by ssh. I compiled them using my old .config and the default one (for wii) included in the kernel tree.
I tried a lot of different versions newer than 2.6.32 always with the same results, I am missing something?

Thanks!]]> nouboh Wii LinuxMon, 09 Apr 2012 18:32:55 +0200