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[–] SystemQ@lemmy.world 13 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Yes, it looks to be a Linux system instead of android.

[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 14 points 4 months ago (2 children)

You are right! https://rocknix.org/

ROCKNIX is an immutable Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices focused on retro gaming emulation.

However I could not find on what it is based on.

[–] fallaciousBasis@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Thanks. Ah goddamnit, I was on that page already, but overlooked that as I did not recognize the name while quick scanning many pages. So after researching a bit more, I come to the conclusion that JeOS itself is a main distribution that is not based on another, right?

[–] fallaciousBasis@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Not a Linux distro expert. Was wondering the same. Found the answer.... So shared it.

Immutable distros interest me...

[–] vividspecter@aussie.zone 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Name reminds me of rockbox, which is a Linux-based firmware for digital audio players. I'm not sure if they are intentionally riffing on the name but this looks to be a similar idea but for gaming handhelds.

[–] Hiro8811@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

That's actually based