[salviablue]

Hi, I have tried this in linux under Ubuntu hardy. I don't know if some one has already posted to this effect sorry if they have, I couldn't be arsed reading through all the posts (got to around page 5).

Unless you figure a way to run batch files (.bat) under wine, then it won't work under linux os. (ps I dont know if there is a way to run .bat's under wine and haven't looked too much into it, but I couldn't do it)

I had difficulties using a windows os in VMware (xVM virtual box etc.) under ubuntu due to USB problems. When the psp mode is changed (?) - i.e. half way through it seems to change its id(? or something) and it gets disconnected in windows under VMware. I had similar problem trying to flash/reset/recover pda`s and phones using windows in VMware under linux, when they change access mode or reset into recovery etc., the usb connection gets reset and the virtual machine needs the connection redefining, but that is usually only possible out of the vm and things got too frustrating and complex for me (could just be me over complicating things).

So, essentially, I couldn't do it, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. I reckon that someone with a bit more understanding or patience than me could do it, and possibly publish a guide (I cant find one and I was looking!).

Although I only didn't look too much into it because I went to my parents the day after my tool pandora battery arrived so just to save frustration and possible bricking I did it on their xp machine.