# \#linux **URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tag/linux/83.md [Latest](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tags.md) --- ## [Calculinux Megathread - The OS that turns basic hardware into a powerful computer!](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/calculinux-megathread-the-os-that-turns-basic-hardware-into-a-powerful-computer/20853)
**Author:** [@Astrox](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Astrox)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/calculinux-megathread-the-os-that-turns-basic-hardware-into-a-powerful-computer/20853 "2026-10-12T15:07:13Z")
Calculinux is a lightweight, open source, Linux-based operating system built specifically for the PicoCalc handheld computer with the luckfox lyra modification (which upgrades the PicoCalc’s RAM from 264kb to 128mb!), tu… --- ## [RPI CM5 support with stock raspberry pi os](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rpi-cm5-support-with-stock-raspberry-pi-os/22960)
**Author:** [@och95v](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/och95v)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rpi-cm5-support-with-stock-raspberry-pi-os/22960 "2026-07-22T17:32:36Z")
Hello! I was asked on reddit to write a small post here about my small project, maybe someone would find it useful. Recently got a uConsole with a CM5 board. While looking into available OS options, it turned out that n… --- ## [ArchLinux minimal image with RPi 6.12.y kernel for uConsole with CM3/CM4/CM4S](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/archlinux-minimal-image-with-rpi-6-12-y-kernel-for-uconsole-with-cm3-cm4-cm4s/13190)
**Author:** [@PotatoMania](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/PotatoMania)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/archlinux-minimal-image-with-rpi-6-12-y-kernel-for-uconsole-with-cm3-cm4-cm4s/13190 "2026-07-10T02:42:44Z")
One unified ArchLinux OS image for all RPi cores(CM3, CM4, CM4S). Note: OS image download link is removed. Use the resources to build your own. Things after first boot resize the file system So the whole uSD card is… --- ## [For Those That Are New, Here's A Prompt that May Help](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/for-those-that-are-new-heres-a-prompt-that-may-help/22737)
**Author:** [@gh057](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/gh057)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/for-those-that-are-new-heres-a-prompt-that-may-help/22737 "2026-06-26T15:57:23Z")
I’m not the biggest fan of AI, but there are times when it really helps. I think this is one of those times. If you’re relatively new to the Raspberry Pi OS and/or the uConsole, I created a prompt which I used with ChatG… --- ## [Codex built and setup my Luckfox Lyra on the picocalc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/codex-built-and-setup-my-luckfox-lyra-on-the-picocalc/22712)
**Author:** [@Neusse](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Neusse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/codex-built-and-setup-my-luckfox-lyra-on-the-picocalc/22712 "2026-06-23T05:56:41Z")
I bought the Luckfox Lyra last year. I tried to get it working a few times, but the setup requirements and the number of problems were just too much. Yesterday, while working on another project, I thought, “Why don’t… --- ## [PicoEdit, a Python code editor for LuckFox-Lyra-B](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picoedit-a-python-code-editor-for-luckfox-lyra-b/22673)
**Author:** [@ArielPalazzesi](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ArielPalazzesi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picoedit-a-python-code-editor-for-luckfox-lyra-b/22673 "2026-06-17T21:08:17Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to share a small tool I have been working on for the PicoCalc: PicoEdit, a compact Python code editor designed specifically for very small terminal screens. The idea behind PicoEdit is simple: pro… --- ## [No shutdown or reboot - driver problem or hardware problem?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/no-shutdown-or-reboot-driver-problem-or-hardware-problem/22509)
**Author:** [@pinkstraws](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/pinkstraws)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/no-shutdown-or-reboot-driver-problem-or-hardware-problem/22509 "2026-05-31T14:54:02Z")
(post made in error) --- ## [Running Bedrock Linux](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/running-bedrock-linux/13918)
**Author:** [@mterencelao](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/mterencelao)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/running-bedrock-linux/13918 "2024-07-15T03:42:07Z")
Yabba-dabba-doo! Checking in here with a new post to say I managed to run Bedrock Linux on uConsole. Bedrock Linux is technically a meta-distribution, but I think having additional ways to run Linux is a good thing. Wh… --- ## [UNIX Tutorial for Beginners](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/unix-tutorial-for-beginners/3897)
**Author:** [@Petrakis](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Petrakis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/unix-tutorial-for-beginners/3897 "2024-01-30T20:39:17Z")
If you are new to this amazing operating system and don’t know where to start here you can find the most relevant topic you need to know to enjoy your gameshell. Click on the chapter you are interested to get redirected… --- ## [Using the DevTerm with a Kindle](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/using-the-devterm-with-a-kindle/10681)
**Author:** [@trosh](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/trosh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/using-the-devterm-with-a-kindle/10681 "2023-12-09T01:56:23Z")
Hullo, haven’t posted in a while, because honestly I haven’t found too many uses for my DevTerm. I’m traveling around the world with it and I used it for a while to work on the website of my travel blog, but once the sit… --- ## [Can Ubuntu(Linux) commands work on the a06](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-ubuntu-linux-commands-work-on-the-a06/9363)
**Author:** [@linuxnoob](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/linuxnoob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-ubuntu-linux-commands-work-on-the-a06/9363 "2023-01-27T09:22:16Z")
I tried some commands on Linuxhint; some of them worked, and some did not, so I would. like some (explanation) about this. Thanks for all reply --- ## [Shadow's Terminal: AP, IRC, Webserver](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shadows-terminal-ap-irc-webserver/5696)
**Author:** [@shadowsword](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/shadowsword)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shadows-terminal-ap-irc-webserver/5696 "2020-05-25T16:39:10Z")
Introduction This is more of a guide or more or less a set of instructions on how to setup a Gameshell with the ability to: Use as a wireless bridge/extension using hostapd, dnsmasq Host an encrypted IRC server from th… --- ## [How do I setup and use Box86 on my Gameshell](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-do-i-setup-and-use-box86-on-my-gameshell/5640)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Lee](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Nathan_Lee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-do-i-setup-and-use-box86-on-my-gameshell/5640 "2020-05-11T20:13:48Z")
Can anyone provide me with a step by step guide for how to setup the the box86 emulator on my Gameshell? I’ve looked through the forum, but I haven’t been able to find any clear answers for how exactly to setup Box86. … --- ## [Gamebuino Meta Native Linux](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gamebuino-meta-native-linux/4799)
**Author:** [@Lix](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Lix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gamebuino-meta-native-linux/4799 "2019-11-07T17:15:58Z")
I know that it was asked already somewhere on this forum but I would like to know if this is possible on the GameShell… Here is the link to the actual Gamebuino Meta SDL Could this be compiled and used? --- ## [\[USB-ETH\] Connect GameShell to Linux PC!](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/usb-eth-connect-gameshell-to-linux-pc/1643)
**Author:** [@Oet](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Oet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/usb-eth-connect-gameshell-to-linux-pc/1643 "2019-01-29T00:10:56Z")
I try out a lot of stuff on the GameShell, so I flash the image over and over again. Setting up the Wi-Fi every time on the GameShell is a pain. So, I decided to ELIMINATE WI-FI ALTOGETHER! :smiley: This tutorial is …