Rocknix is an immutable Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices
10 months ago
- #Open-Source
- #Linux
- #Gaming
- ROCKNIX is an immutable Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices focused on retro gaming emulation.
- Developed by a community of enthusiasts with a goal to create a feature-rich OS while having fun.
- Features include cross-device network play, touch support, battery/performance control, and media playback.
- Supports Bluetooth audio/controllers, HDMI/USB audio/video, device/cloud sync, VPN, scraping, and retroachievements.
- Community discussions happen on Discord.
- Licensing: Components under respective licenses, some for non-commercial use only.
- Branding is CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, allowing sharing and adaptation with attribution, non-commercial use, and share-alike terms.
- Original ROCKNIX software is GNU GPL v2; bundled works retain their original licenses.
- Credits to CoreELEC, LibreELEC, and the broader open-source community.