Can you install Linux on a 2GB ipod nano (1st gen)?

Why would you want to? Would you be using it as a (very small) ext. HD?

you can install linux on any 1st gen ipod nano, the gb size doesnt matter. the only thing that matters is its 1st gen.

wildflower, hes talking about a port of linux to the ipod called ipodlinux.

aha…..thanks for clarifying. Haven’t heard of that.

ok thanks. :-) I read somewhere that it only supported 1G ipods. Later, after asking the question, I checked back I had misread it and mistook 1G for 1GB.

yea, you really gotta make sure you dont mix up g and gb :D just remember g = generation and gb = gigabyte.

Hehe, let us know how it went :)
Though you shouldn’t experience problems. The wiki says:
> Installing Linux onto your iPod is a non-dangerous process. When you think your iPod is broken, it is not. You cannot render your iPod useless with software.

yea, vincentt is right. linux wont brick your ipod. if it still boots, it can be fixed.