[Release] LEDA - Legacy Software Loader beta 0.2

[Ostinato]

UPDATE: LEDA has been updated to version 0.2

Changes:
- Increased Compatibility.

http://rapidshare.com/files/194228617/leda_02.zip

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Description:

LEDA is a program that integrates into M33 custom firmwares to let some old 1.00/1.50 homebrew to run.
To avoid waste of memory, leda is only loaded when necessary.
Current compatibility is unknown as is still in beta.
Although it may work on previous m33 versions, it has only be tested on 5.00 M33.

The development of LEDA doesn't mean that development of 1.50 kernel addon will be ceased. 1.50 addon is very easy to code, and thus it will still be coded for almost full 1.5 compatibility, but LEDA has some advantages over it.

Advantages:

- It works on slim too
- It doesn't need much flash space
- You don't need to care about which folder your homebrew is.
LEDA first tries to load the homebrew program normally. If it works, then the homebrew is a 3.XX+ one, and leda terminates itself to not waste RAM. Otherwise, leda does some patches to load the 1.0/1.5 homebrew.
- Unlike 1.50 kernel addon, LEDA tries to be independent of firmware. This means that whenever a new version of M33 is released, leda will probably work without need of an update.

Disadvantages:

- Less compatibility. Anyways, I will try to make LEDA compatible with those old homebrew that are still useful today because they weren't updated or because they have a better old version.

Install instructions:

Copy LEDA folder to /PSP/GAME and run it. The program will install a prx in the system, this will be done very quickly. After this, you can already try to run 1.0/1.5 homebrew normally from XMB; LEDA folder is not needed anymore in the ms and you can delete it if you want.

http://rapidshare.com/files/193019397/leda_01.zip

Looks like it's time to ditch the PSP 1000 for good!

Thank you Dark-AleX, But is this as compatible as time machine. Allso does the installer have a uninstaller just in case? Or should we use DC8?

No. It is not as compatible, it is just a first version, but the final purpose of the app is to be as compatible for usefull applications.
It doesn't have an uninstaller, but anyways you can backup the file pspbtjnf_02g.bin (or pspbtjnf.bin in phat) before running the installer. Flashing it again would remove leda.
Anyways leda doesn't cause any problems in the system, it is only loaded when necessary, so no waste of ram.

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[Sir C.E.K.]

My 1001 is going no where. I still believe the 1001 has a superior housing and durability than the slim 2001's and 3000's. From handling them at Game, they just feel cheap. I'm sticking to my 1001 til it's dead beyond repair!

[Ostinato]

Well having done as you advised and bought the Logitech Playgear Pocket (lovely bit of kit btw!) my Slim is now perfect...no longer cheap, vulnerable or too thin. Best accessory i've ever bought! (Aside from the full body skin that is).

[CLoudysteve]

ha..im like that to. my ipod..i still got the 30g video one. had it for a good number of years.. and i refuse to upgrade..it cost ALOT of cash back and still works..same with ma DS. i got the chunky one on release and i aint gona upgrade that either..if it still works then i dont see the problem. i didnt get a psp at launch. think it was a year later i got the slim and of course im not upgrading to the 3000 hehe...

[BaronB]

i have both, and woulndt part with either, i dont agree that my white slim feel cheap, it is perfect, and beacuse of problems i have the lightness is better, my daughter uses my 1000 series psp.

Think this piece of software will come in handy :) thanks

BB