Shahzad Sahaib's Articles

Bochs (12-08-2005) (x86 emu for PSP)
Image provided by: Matan GillonWindows 95 on the PSP? Matan Gillon makes it possible. He ported the Open-Source x86 emulator to the PSP. Read more:Yes, it's true. I've managed to run Windows 95 and Linux on the PSP. I've done it by porting the excellent open source x86 emulator Bochs.Windows 95 actually runs quite well but don't expect it to be a speed demon. It takes about 10 minutes to boot but afterwards it's pretty usable. I was able to do things like: open"My computer"and browse the virtual hard drive, complete a whole game of Minesweeper and run various other applications. Now you too can get your Minesweeper fix on the go :)I've also tested DLX Linux which comes pre-packaged with Bochs and it works just fine. However, I couldn't do much with it because there's no keyboard support. If you want to do your word processing on it then wait until keyboard support is implemented (though I doubt it will be any fun using the joystick).In windows, mouse handling is extremely difficult. I suspect it has something to do with the"boost"feature windows has. Once you get the mouse moving it will keep moving in that direction even when you're trying to move to a different direction. The solution is to counter the movement by moving to the opposite direction. It's sort of like trying to push the mouse the other way in order to stop it.http://www.hacker.co.il/psp/bochs/
PSP Rhythm Composer (PSP Application)
Image provided by: PSP-HacksPSP Rhythm Composer is a TR-x0x style drum machine. It features a easy to use 16 step sequencer, 16 drump pattern loops and 16 drum sounds. Thanks to PSP-Hacks for the news.http://www.psp-hacks.com/...
MoonShell v0.2+2 (NDS Application)
Infantile Paralysiser has released a new version of MoonShell. Release notes:It supported to Japanese long file name by the file list. Japanese long path name is unsupported.bugfix:There is an error margin in the operation of TouchPanel. It is a unverification.JpegPlugin bugfix:It is not possible to end when displaying it to the last minute.JpegPlugin bugfix:The image loops when the page scrolls.PNGPlugin:When it displays outside cache, it opens again automatically. but very slow. When you display the 'PictureViewWindow', It scrolls with the cursor key. It becomes x4speed while pushing A button.http://mdxonline.dyndns.org/archives/nds/
Drugwars v1.04 (NDS Game)
Drugwars has been updated again. The changes: 8/12/2005 - Version 1.04 has been posted. This fixes a few things with music as well as gives you more options for the music. I also tweaked the interface some more.http://www.youngmx.com/ndsdev/
Drugwars v1.03 (NDS Game)
Drugwars for the Nintendo DS has been updated. This version features sound! The aim of the game is to deal with drugs and profit from it. In other words: This game is not suitable for everyone.http://www.youngmx.com/ndsdev/
PSP Schedule v0.2 (PSP Application)
PSPSchedule allows you to have basic PDA capabilities by providing schedule and address book functions. This is also the first homebrew program to make use of Arwin van Arum's P-Sprint text entry system.http://www.quinnsoft.com/pspschedule.php
Wedgewars v0.1 (PSP Lua Game)
Alex released has released a new LUA game for the PSP:How to play:Well, it's not terribly deep just yet. It's essentially a little 'Tanx' clone, using cute 2D vector graphics - and requires two players otherwise it's a bit dull (no AI yet). Player one uses the Dpad to move and aim the turret, and holds left trigger for power (think Worms' Bazooka). Player two uses the face buttons on the other side, and right trigger for power. Simply try and hit each other with the shells...http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=7949