So what do i need to get linux on my pc, then how do i compile a program to upload my kernal. I already have the kernal made ny bobo

Oh my goodness, we're at this level of instruction. Ah, now I see where you're coming from. I'm pretty sure Bobo sent you the downloader, so it appears as though you just haven't found it yet. Just to be perfectly clear, I'm going to rewind all the way to the beginning... forgive me if I sound patronizing here...

Okay, the file that Bobo sent you was probably called "Your_Empeg_Kernel.Zip". This is what's called a ZIP archive, and you need a piece of extractor software to unzip it. You can get Winzip from www.winzip.com for that.

Before you begin, make sure your Empeg is running Beta 9b or 9c by looking at its "about" menu.

Create a folder on your C: hard disk called "temp". Using Winzip, extract the .zip file that Bobo sent you into that folder (C:\temp). Now there should be three files in that folder:

download.exe
zimage
readme

(Note: If DOWNLOAD.EXE is not included in the zip file, snag it from Bobo's web site... it's the link that points to the "Your_Empeg_Kernel.zip".)

Plug your Empeg into the serial port, Com1:. Unplug its power cord so that it's completely off.

Go to the Start menu and select "Run". In the box, type the word COMMAND and press the Enter key. You should get a DOS prompt.

At the DOS prompt, type C: and press the Enter key. Type CD\TEMP and press the enter key.

The prompt should say C:\TEMP now.

Type DOWNLOAD ZIMAGE 10000 and press the Enter key. It will prompt you to supply power to the Empeg. Do this without unplugging the serial cable.

Wait for it to upload your program to the Empeg. If it's successful, you can reboot your Empeg and see it.

Enjoy!




-- Tony Fabris -- Empeg #144 --
Caution: Do not look into laser with remaining good eye.