PSP iR Shell (FORUM CLOSED)

ahman · Last edited by ahman on Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:32 pm; edited 1 time in total

You read it right, this is the final release of iR Shell. As in nature, everything has a begin & an end, iR Shell is no exception. I've been working on this project since January this year and it's now the time for me to move on and say goodbye to you all. I won't be doing any other PSP homebrew projects and I will probably find some other non programming hobbies for my spare time. I may pick up those radio control airplanes again which I had given up a few years back after a couple of crashes.

Some of you may not aware, the whole iR Shell project started as I tried to look for a PSP homebrew to control my Pentax camera via IR, but couldn't find one. I then decided to make a simple universal remote over a weekend and this gave birth to iR Commander. Later on, iR Commander evolved into a multi-tasking iR Shell and more & more features are added to it. If it's not for my Pentax, iR Shell wouldn't even exist.

From the way I look at it, iR Shell is a pretty stable & mature software under fw 1.5. Although it may not meet everybody's expectation, it certainly took me a lot of time & effort in development and I personally enjoy using it very much. Besides full support for fw 1.5, iR Shell also provides some basic support for 2.x firmware emulation under devhook with ability to multi-task with 2.x UMD game and play your favorite mp3s. This support has been introduced since 2.0 official release, but I didn't mention it in the official release note due to many of other iR Shell functions haven't been fully working under devhook environment. Since this is a final release, I've attached a copy of instructions "devhook.txt" which I had posted in my forum for those who wants to enjoy playing your favorite mp3s under devhook. Pls be warned iR Shell isn't too stable under devhook and it may crash your PSP if you choose an unsupported function. In order to make iR Shell running perfectly under Devhook, a lot of hackings still need to be done in higher firmware, such as support on kernel mode homebrew. When 2.x firmware is fully hacked, I may return back with a few more iR Shell updates to make it more complete.

Finally, I would like to thank you for all your support, especially those that has actively contributed to the project, like AnonymousTipster for his Zip & Rar plugins and redesigned the iR Shell website. Various beta testers for their valuable suggestions and stress testing to make iR Shell as stable as it is now. StoneCut being my favorite and professional tester. His test reports are really impressive and well written. Sometimes it makes me wonder whether he spends more time in writing the reports than the time I spend in development. StoneCut is also very dedicated in helping moderate the forum and help out newbies. Torpie13 for his generous donation for the www.irshell.com domain and free T3 hosting service. All those talented graphics artists, including Triable, Skydew, Terdinglage, Numeror, PSPHax0r9 and other skin makers for giving iR Shell a face lift from the original dull looking interface. And also different plugin makers and their original authors to make full use of the iR Shell plugin system. Their contributions are highly appreciated.

So, enjoy this final release; and as usual, here is an update summary on iR Shell 2.2 Final:
New Features:
- The Homebrew directory can be customized under iR Configurator. You can change it from original /PSP/GAME to anything you like. Pls note if you relocate the homebrew directory, XMB won't be able to launch them.
- You can now organize your homebrews into various sub-folders, such as:
Emulators
Games
General Utilities
WiFi Applications
This will help to organize your homebrews and make it easier to locate a specific one easier. It also helps to speed up the APP view. The sub-folder must be in the syntax of "$name$". The 2 dollar signs are used to signify this is a folder which contains various homebrews.
- The File Manipulation has been updated for the APP view, so that you can create, rename, delete directories as usual. Pls note when you create directory under APP view, you don't need to put dollar signs and the system will add them automatically.
- A new PMP Mod AVC plugin by Magelo. In order to avoid conflicts with the original PMP Mod 2.02. This new AVC plugin will use extension name "AVC" which means you'll have to rename your pmp avc files to name.avc. The original PMP movie files will still be name.pmp.
- A new beautiful skin "Vista Clarity" by PSPHax0r9.

Bug Fixes:
- Fix a bug which cause the inability to launch a 1.5 UMD game from iR Shell.
- There was a bug in the previous public release which caused "hide splash screen" under iR Configurator not working. It's now fixed.
- A log file "debug.txt" in the root directory has been accidentally left in the previous public release. You can manually remove it.

Vista Clarity Skin by PSPHax0r9:

Download Link:
http://www.irshell.com/download.html

Goodbye and take care!
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AnonymousTipster · Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:31 am Post subject:

Fare thee well, AhMan; ye shall be missed Crying or Very sad

Also, you should take up wakeboarding as a summer hobby *it's awesome*.

StoneCut · Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:43 am Post subject:

Farewell AhMan. I wish you a lot of fun and recreation with your new hobbies. Hey, make a PSP-controlled airplane Wink

And, as another great man once wrote, I only have one more thing to say before I start crying:

So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish !!!!
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Illegal Machine · Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 58 : Items

DUDE, please reconsider starting a new project before you just leave

There are TONS of iRShell users.

and if its a new hobby you're looking for may I suggest Spinning Records its SO addictive. I've been into it for about 13 years now...

but PLEASE don't leave. and thanks for the new release

digihoe · Beta Tester Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 97 : Items

Goodbye, hope you'll return soon Crying or Very sad

It has been a wonderful time with you... Take care!

Best regards!

Terdinglage · Beta Tester Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Posts: 371 : Items

Thanks for everything you've done for the scene, and have a great life, hope you drop in from time to time.

And since everyone else is suggesting hobbies....

FREESTYLE SKIING. Its a great time.

.A.J. · Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 7 : Items

Thanks again Ahman. Good luck with whatever you pursue. I recomend you take up S.C.U.B.A. diving as a new hobby. I live near the tropics and it is a lot of fun here. I don't know how much fun that would be in Antarctica though. Maybe fire watching would be better down there. Either way, good luck.

djakku · Joined: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 29 : Items

thank for all you effort on irhell, I'm a huge fan and even though it's sad not to have the exictement before each release but on the other hand, you've made it so *perfect* that this final version shall be legendary! I'm gonna miss your work, but irshell will always be on my psp lol!
Take care,
djakku

Alexmae · Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:36 am Post subject:

Thanks for everything you did, your coding skills are superb and we will miss you. Have fun and enjoy your life. Take care Wink

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Illegal Machine · Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 58 : Items

You know Ahman,

I could always approach Cory1492 through his website, offer to take him to dinner as payment for his contributions to the NDS scene, pretend to offer him a job, and kick the living shit out of him in front of his girlfriend, then take pics of him crying and begging me to stop if it will help you to reconsider leaving PSP development

Jumpin Jehosaphat · Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:58 am Post subject:

we will all miss u ahman, alone you have accomplished what teams of sony devs could not...

Im sorta sad to see ya go, I only joined these forms about 8 days ago, I was thrilled to find such a live community with frequent updates. Irshell is without question the best psp application out there. I do understand that sitting at the comp writing line after line of code can be a tiresome hobby.

I do have a quesion though, what is the fate of this website, will it be shut down, will it be used as a technical support area for irshell.

Ahman, you are a gentleman and a scholar, and for that I commend you.

torpie13 · Beta Tester Joined: 05 Jun 2006 Posts: 33 : Items

Illegal Machine u're a nasty boy Smile

Ahman, I thank you alot for what you did for the PSP scene. You made a smart shell for smart poeple. Breaking the impossible border. Transforming a PSP into a high tech swiss-army knife.

I 'm just wondering if there was no Ahman, no Dark-alex and some other developpers ...what will be a PSP. Just a Console !!!

Today thanks to you, my PSP becomes a PCPC (PocketConsolePC).

Great, but know that you leave, I'm wondering what to do in my spare time. Hacking systems or playing with my girl friend ????

( BTW my girl friend Knows you. You r the man who 's reponsible of making her waiting for me. lol)

So, all I wanna say is a BIG Thank you, enjoy your real life , And oh ....Skydiving is great, just try it, beleave me !

A bientôt Ahman Smile

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Ghost · Beta Tester Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 194 : Items

Ahman, i know u didnt like me much Razz

but anyway lol. Thanks for all your work, and good bye . Have fun! Maybe come back sometime on Firmware 9.99 or something Razz

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LordSturm · Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:40 am Post subject:

Illegal machine lol, don't do that to him.

He's as free as us, may he leave in peace.

Of cause we hope he returns.

Goodbye ahman.

neutrOpik · Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:51 am Post subject:

Thank you Ahman, I will publish immediately on Gx-MOD! Smile

Total respect! Good bye!

neutrOpik