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sorta seems possible. by [MR] on 03-16-2006 at 04:01 PM
I was thinking and I thought it would be cool if you could install windows xp or pocket pc on an ipod. I looked through google and couldnt really find anything about my topic. It sorta seems possible but not really. Then again there wouldn't be a keyboard but you would use the jog wheel as the touch pad. 
confusing but would be awesome if it was possible.
RE: sorta seems possible. by absorbation on 03-16-2006 at 04:03 PM
Maybe windows 95 or something would work better 
RE: sorta seems possible. by Plik on 03-16-2006 at 04:06 PM
It all depends on the power of the components, for example i doubt an ipod could handle XP 
RE: sorta seems possible. by [MR] on 03-16-2006 at 04:08 PM
quote:ok so an earlier version
Originally posted by Plik
It all depends on the power of the components, for example i doubt an ipod could handle XP
RE: sorta seems possible. by YottabyteWizard on 03-16-2006 at 04:20 PM
WTF? It could be possible, but.. how would you select your username/password to log into windows? And how would you enter the CDKEY?
Probably it's possible copying a whole W95 partition with the operating system into the IPod's partition... this is just theory...
RE: sorta seems possible. by absorbation on 03-16-2006 at 04:22 PM
Ask Shawnz, he managed to get Windows 95 on his PSP
RE: sorta seems possible. by [MR] on 03-16-2006 at 04:53 PM
quote:would i have to format the ipod and then just copy and paste the windows 95 partition?
Originally posted by YottabyteWIzard
sible copying a whole W95 partition with the operating system into the IPod's partition... this is just theory...
RE: sorta seems possible. by Plik on 03-16-2006 at 05:13 PM
quote:No
Originally posted by [MR
]quote:would i have to format the ipod and then just copy and paste the windows 95 partition?
Originally posted by YottabyteWIzard
sible copying a whole W95 partition with the operating system into the IPod's partition... this is just theory...
It wouldn't be that simple, how would the ipod know how to boot it? how would the ipod know how to run the kernel, you'd need to get an emulator to allow the instructions that windows uses to be used on an ipod
RE: sorta seems possible. by Mike on 03-16-2006 at 05:17 PM
Well, I don't know about Windows, but Linux is available for 1st, 2nd and 3rd iPod generations...
http://ipodlinux.org/Main_Page
RE: sorta seems possible. by [MR] on 03-16-2006 at 05:30 PM
quote:ya i already knew about that but i just wanted to see if i could get windows on my ipod.
Originally posted by Mike
Well, I don't know about Windows, but Linux is available for 1st, 2nd and 3rd iPod generations...
http://ipodlinux.org/Main_Page
RE: sorta seems possible. by Nathan on 03-16-2006 at 06:43 PM
Damn you Mike I was just about to say that ...
Anyway I don't think it would be possible as it would at least a 100mhz proccesor to run properly, And to be honhest there would be NO point in installing it as you wouldnt have a keyboard and u would be limited so much.
I'd go for linux
RE: sorta seems possible. by ShawnZ on 03-16-2006 at 06:47 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Absorbation
Ask Shawnz, he managed to get Windows 95 on his PSP
huh what
install bochs vm, install windows xp in the bochs vm, save the hard drive image, install ipod linux, put bochs on your ipod, then copy the hard drive image to your ipod and run it through bochs
dunno just a guess
quote:
Originally posted by Msg Plus Freak
it would at least a 100mhz proccesor to run properly
http://www.winhistory.de/more/386/xpmini_eng.htm
![[Image: Screenshot8mhz_system.gif]](http://www.winhistory.de/more/386/Screenshot8mhz_system.gif)
RE: sorta seems possible. by [MR] on 03-16-2006 at 10:07 PM
quote:isnt accessibility options avaliable when installing windows xp, on screen keyboard would do it
Originally posted by YottabyteWIzard
And how would you enter the CDKEY?
RE: sorta seems possible. by chuck_str on 03-16-2006 at 10:10 PM
it wont be long before windows xp will be on handheld pc as compents is gettin much better and smaller but the only prob would b who wants to use a 5" screen when u can use 15" plus
RE: sorta seems possible. by [MR] on 03-16-2006 at 10:49 PM
quote:well i dont have a laptop and i would use it when im on road trips
Originally posted by chuck_str
5" screen when u can use 15" plus
RE: sorta seems possible. by YottabyteWizard on 03-17-2006 at 12:12 AM
quote:Yes, but I'm talking about Windows 95/98.
Originally posted by [MR
]quote:isnt accessibility options avaliable when installing windows xp, on screen keyboard would do it
Originally posted by YottabyteWIzard
And how would you enter the CDKEY?
RE: sorta seems possible. by ShawnZ on 03-17-2006 at 05:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by [MR]
well i dont have a laptop and i would use it when im on road trips
its not going to be at all fast or useful =p
RE: sorta seems possible. by DJeX on 03-17-2006 at 08:27 PM
Ermm yea, It's not possible. The processor in an Ipod is only 32 mhz thats not even enough to run 95. But! It may run windows 1, 2 or maye even windows 3.1
I use iPod Linux 
and that works great.
RE: sorta seems possible. by ShawnZ on 03-17-2006 at 09:22 PM
quote:
Originally posted by DJeX
The processor in an Ipod is only 32 mhz thats not even enough to run 95
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