AhMan kicks off this weekend with a [minor] iR Shell update for all y’all. No, no advanced multi-tasking just yet; however, iR Shell 4.92 introduces support for Dark_AleX’s Legacy Software Loader (LEDA), increases the RemoteJoy frame rate for PS1 games, and fixes a couple bugs.

AhMan also notes –

The advancded multi-tasking feature is now in beta testing and will be released when it’s ready. I got emails from various people asking if there is any way to join the iR Shell beta testing. I’ll make an official announcement here. For donators who donate US$15 or more, you will receive an invite email to the private forum which you can download iR Shell SE releases (Special Editions / Betas) and also obtain technical support.

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The Legacy Software Loader project known as LEDA packs increased compatibility this second time ’round, all thanks to the man who needs no introduction, Dark_AleX.

LEDA is an attempt to run older homebrew, typically those requiring or compiled for firmware 1.0 and 1.50, on the custom firmwares of today, even with the PSP Slim where the 1.50 kernel add-on isn’t available.

Dark_AleX also quotes:

Note: if you have plugins enabled, disable them before running installer. CFW Folder Blocker v1.0 in concrete is known to cause problems with LEDA installer.

LEDA 0.2 changes:

• Increased compatibility

Download: LEDA (Beta) 0.2

- source: dark-alex

Introducing Dark_AleX’s LEDA: the Legacy Software Loader for older 1.0/1.50 compiled homebrew. This means any homebrew requiring the 1.50 kernel may be usable under CFW 5.00 M33 without the kernel add-on, even on the PSP Slim. Now keep in mind, LEDA is currently beta leaving compatibility unknown at this time. Please comment with your experience below should you have success or failure with whatever homebrew.

PSP Fat users may also take advantage of LEDA despite the already working 1.50 kernel add-on. Like anything, LEDA has both its pros and cons –

LEDA Advantages:

• It works on the PSP Slim too
• It doesn’t require much flash space
• You don’t need to care about which folder your homebrew is in. 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 add-on, 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.

LEDA Disadvantages:

• Less compatibility. Anyway, 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.

Download: LEDA Beta 0.1

- source: dark-alex