problem with ePSXe in Linux

Shadow-5471 · October 25th, 2007, 19:42

Hi to all! I have a big problem about my ePSXe in Linux (Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon). The executable file just doesn't start. I've tried to launch it by terminal, but the output is:

andrea@andrea-desktop:~/Downloads/epsxe160lin$ sh epsxe
epsxe: 1: ELFLinux��44: not found
epsxe: 2: 1�X��T�P��RQ��: not found
epsxe: 4: Syntax error: "(" unexpected
andrea@andrea-desktop:~/Downloads/epsxe160lin$

Note that the strange simbols are in my terminal too.

please help me! And sorry for my bad english...

**ShendoXT** · October 26th, 2007, 08:50

That problem is related to 2.6.22 kernel.
In order to run ePSXe on Gutsy Gibbon you will have to compile and install newer kernel.

Here is how to do that (I used the latest stable kernel 2.6.23.1):
Open Terminal and enter:

Code:

sudo passwd root
su

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install kernel-package libncurses5-dev fakeroot wget bzip2

cd /usr/src
wget http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/linux-2.6.23.1.tar.bz2

sudo tar xjf linux-2.6.23.1.tar.bz2
sudo ln -s linux-2.6.23.1 linux-2.6.23.1
cd /usr/src/linux-2.6.23.1

cp /boot/config-`uname -r` ./.config

make menuconfig

In kernel config menu go to "Load an Alternate Configuration File" and enter .config.
Go to Processor type and features, select Processor Family and choose the one you have.
When you are done just save and exit.

Now enter this:

Code:

make-kpkg clean
fakeroot make-kpkg --initrd --append-to-version=-custom kernel_image kernel_headers

cd /usr/src
ls -l

Now go to /usr/src and run these packages:
linux-image-2.6.18.1-custom_2.6.23.1-custom-10.00.Custom_i386.deb
linux-headers-2.6.18.1-custom_2.6.23.1-custom-10.00.Custom_i386.deb

And that's it, reboot the machine now.
When the GRUB is loading press Esc and select a new kernel.

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Last edited by ShendoXT; November 13th, 2007 at 21:22..

Shadow-5471 · October 26th, 2007, 13:51

Thx! I'm downloading the kernel, later I'll compile it. I let know you if I get any problem.

Mad · October 26th, 2007, 14:39

Epsxe will work on Gustsy amd64?

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Shadow-5471 · October 26th, 2007, 16:01

Neither. I have done all, but epsxe doesnt want to start. The output is the same:

andrea@andrea-desktop:~/Downloads/epsxe160lin$ sh epsxe
epsxe: 1: ELFLinux��44: not found
epsxe: 2: 1�X��T�P��RQ��: not found
epsxe: 4: Syntax error: "(" unexpected
andrea@andrea-desktop:~/Downloads/epsxe160lin$

I'm getting crazy...

Install ePSXe Playstation Emulator - Page 18 - Ubuntu Forums

It's the soultion of the problem.

Last edited by Shadow-5471; October 27th, 2007 at 13:14.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

**ShendoXT** · October 27th, 2007, 13:17

Well I got it working by installing a new kernel, as you can see from my pic.

sh ePSXe does not work but "./epsxe" should.

Thanks for posting the other solution, btw.

Last edited by ShendoXT; May 12th, 2009 at 18:13.. Reason: Fixed a small error

g2g591 · November 10th, 2007, 03:51

why not slim down the configuration a little while your at it, just do make menuconfig in the directory you extracted the kernel to and unmark any option under device drivers you KNOW you don't have (don't go too crazy though or you might not be able to boot)

Felson · November 13th, 2007, 20:55

Just to save people some pain, here is the non-kernel way to fix ePSXe (if you have the 32bit libs installed).
It seems that ePSXe is a UPX compressed executable, which seems to have an issue with that kernel.

Code:

sudo aptitude install upx-ucl-beta
cd /path/to/epsxe
cp epsxe epsxe_bak
upx -d epsxe

Just figured I would post the relevant parts here, since this is a logical place to look.

Last edited by Felson; November 13th, 2007 at 21:00..

**ShendoXT** · November 13th, 2007, 21:27

Thanks for that, I linked your post in the ePSXe Linux config guide (near the end).

g2g591 · November 15th, 2007, 04:05

wow, looks like recompiling the kernel was the wrong way to go. It seems it is an issue with the package, not us.

Mad · November 15th, 2007, 15:44

Yeah you just need to unpack the binary, it was packed using upx.

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Felson · November 15th, 2007, 18:16

I don't think the problem is with UPX, so much as it is with the kernel not liking that version of UPX for some reason. I "think" it is a kernel bug. But, Buggy Kernel or not, I would rather stick with the one from the repositories then recompiling my own. That way when there are updates, I can be lazy and just let Ubuntu do it for me.

October 25th, 2007, 19:42	#1
Shadow-5471 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 76	problem with ePSXe in Linux Hi to all! I have a big problem about my ePSXe in Linux (Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon). The executable file just doesn't start. I've tried to launch it by terminal, but the output is: andrea@andrea-desktop:~/Downloads/epsxe160lin$ sh epsxe epsxe: 1: ELFLinux��44: not found epsxe: 2: 1�X��T�P��RQ��: not found epsxe: 4: Syntax error: "(" unexpected andrea@andrea-desktop:~/Downloads/epsxe160lin$ Note that the strange simbols are in my terminal too. please help me! And sorry for my bad english...

November 10th, 2007, 03:51	#7
g2g591 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: midwest USA Posts: 3	as long as you just compiled your own kernel why not slim down the configuration a little while your at it, just do make menuconfig in the directory you extracted the kernel to and unmark any option under device drivers you KNOW you don't have (don't go too crazy though or you might not be able to boot)

November 13th, 2007, 20:55	#8
Felson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2	Just to save people some pain, here is the non-kernel way to fix ePSXe (if you have the 32bit libs installed). It seems that ePSXe is a UPX compressed executable, which seems to have an issue with that kernel. Code: sudo aptitude install upx-ucl-beta cd /path/to/epsxe cp epsxe epsxe_bak upx -d epsxe Just figured I would post the relevant parts here, since this is a logical place to look. Last edited by Felson; November 13th, 2007 at 21:00..

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October 26th, 2007, 13:51	#3
Shadow-5471 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 76	Thx! I'm downloading the kernel, later I'll compile it. I let know you if I get any problem.

October 26th, 2007, 14:39	#4
Mad AKA snkmad Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Brazil, Fortaleza-Ceará Posts: 4,030	Epsxe will work on Gustsy amd64? __________________ Main PC:Win 7 SP1 PRO X64 - Asus P5G41C-M LX - Intel Q6600@2.4Ghz - OCZ 2x 2GB DDR2 1000Mhz - Sapphire Vapor-X HD5770 1GB GDDR5 - 19" LCD SyncMaster T190 - Samsung SATA II HD322HJ 320GB HTPC:Acer Aspire AR1600 - Windows 7 PRO X86 - Atom 230@1.6Ghz - 3GB DDR2 800Mhz - Nvidia ION LE - SATA II WD 160GB + Seagate GoFlex Desk 2TB USB 3.0 Notebook:Dell Inspiron 14R N4110 - Windows 7 SP1 PRO X64 / Ubuntu 12.04 X64 - Intel Core i5 2410M@2.3Ghz - 8GB DDR3@1333Mhz - Intel HD 3000 - WDC SATA II 640GB + SSD Kingston V200 128GB +WD Scorpio Blue 320GB USB 3.0 CASE

October 26th, 2007, 16:01	#5
Shadow-5471 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 76	Neither. I have done all, but epsxe doesnt want to start. The output is the same: andrea@andrea-desktop:~/Downloads/epsxe160lin$ sh epsxe epsxe: 1: ELFLinux��44: not found epsxe: 2: 1�X��T�P��RQ��: not found epsxe: 4: Syntax error: "(" unexpected andrea@andrea-desktop:~/Downloads/epsxe160lin$ I'm getting crazy... Install ePSXe Playstation Emulator - Page 18 - Ubuntu Forums It's the soultion of the problem. Last edited by Shadow-5471; October 27th, 2007 at 13:14.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

October 27th, 2007, 13:17	#6
ShendoXT Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 4,548	Well I got it working by installing a new kernel, as you can see from my pic. sh ePSXe does not work but "./epsxe" should. Thanks for posting the other solution, btw. __________________ Shendo's software blog Core i5 2400 3.1 Ghz \| ASRock H67M \| GTX460 768Mb \| 8GB DDR3 1333 \| 1500 Gb HDD Grundig VLC 7121 C (1080p) 32" \| Razer DeathAdder \| Logitech G110 \| Windows 7 x64 Don't PM or ask me about VMP-MCR conversions. I will ignore you if you do. Last edited by ShendoXT; May 12th, 2009 at 18:13.. Reason: Fixed a small error

November 13th, 2007, 21:27	#9
ShendoXT Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 4,548	Thanks for that, I linked your post in the ePSXe Linux config guide (near the end). __________________ Shendo's software blog Core i5 2400 3.1 Ghz \| ASRock H67M \| GTX460 768Mb \| 8GB DDR3 1333 \| 1500 Gb HDD Grundig VLC 7121 C (1080p) 32" \| Razer DeathAdder \| Logitech G110 \| Windows 7 x64 Don't PM or ask me about VMP-MCR conversions. I will ignore you if you do.

November 15th, 2007, 04:05	#10
g2g591 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: midwest USA Posts: 3	wow, looks like recompiling the kernel was the wrong way to go. It seems it is an issue with the package, not us.

November 15th, 2007, 15:44	#11
Mad AKA snkmad Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Brazil, Fortaleza-Ceará Posts: 4,030	Yeah you just need to unpack the binary, it was packed using upx. __________________ Main PC:Win 7 SP1 PRO X64 - Asus P5G41C-M LX - Intel Q6600@2.4Ghz - OCZ 2x 2GB DDR2 1000Mhz - Sapphire Vapor-X HD5770 1GB GDDR5 - 19" LCD SyncMaster T190 - Samsung SATA II HD322HJ 320GB HTPC:Acer Aspire AR1600 - Windows 7 PRO X86 - Atom 230@1.6Ghz - 3GB DDR2 800Mhz - Nvidia ION LE - SATA II WD 160GB + Seagate GoFlex Desk 2TB USB 3.0 Notebook:Dell Inspiron 14R N4110 - Windows 7 SP1 PRO X64 / Ubuntu 12.04 X64 - Intel Core i5 2410M@2.3Ghz - 8GB DDR3@1333Mhz - Intel HD 3000 - WDC SATA II 640GB + SSD Kingston V200 128GB +WD Scorpio Blue 320GB USB 3.0 CASE

November 15th, 2007, 18:16	#12
Felson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2	I don't think the problem is with UPX, so much as it is with the kernel not liking that version of UPX for some reason. I "think" it is a kernel bug. But, Buggy Kernel or not, I would rather stick with the one from the repositories then recompiling my own. That way when there are updates, I can be lazy and just let Ubuntu do it for me.