Pre-Order Sony Linux Kit for your PS2 now!!!

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lundog22

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Linux for PS2

$199+shipping

Shipping : pre-order expected to ship on 5/22/02

The kit for LINUX (FOR PLAYSTATION 2) includes:

Linux (for PlayStation 2) version 1.0 software
Monitor Cable Adaptor (for PlayStation 2)
Internal Hard Disc Drive (40 GB) (for PlayStation 2)
Network Adaptor (Ethernet) (for PlayStation 2)[10/100 Base-T]
USB Keyboard & USB Mouse (for PlayStation 2)

Linux kit for PS2 FAQs ~~~~

As far as I know there is only a limited supply, pre order while you can.
 
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dionx

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too bad the harddrive that comes with it is not compatible with the PS2 games in the future that can take advantage of a HD.
 
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fletchDodger

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why don't people just get a freaking computer. in the end it would be cheaper/more powerful. i don't understand.
 
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MyBuds

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This seems cool, but I wonder if there will be hacks to do this yourself. Also, do you need to use a monitor, or can you keep the ps2 plugged it to a tv to use as a living room computer? And can you use a monitor with the cable to play regular ps2 games??
 
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XeonTux

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<< too bad the harddrive that comes with it is not compatible with the PS2 games in the future that can take advantage of a HD. >>



Why, what kind of hard drive will future games require? SCSI? (just kidding)
 
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lundog22

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dionx, according to someone that has the Japanese Linux kit. You can use the HDD for PS2 games, you just need to partition the PS2 HDD that come with the Kit.
 
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lundog22

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MyBuds, yes. You can use your TV as a monitor. But during the initial Linux setup, you need to hook it up to a regular PC monitor with sync-on-green.
 
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XeonTux

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Personally I think they should have included it with the initial release of the PS2. Then for a few hundred you can have an awesome games plus web browsing, basic word processing, whatever... kinda bringing back the days of C64's and Atari's in a sense. Good for people who don't need a regular computer, who don't have the cash or know-how to put one together cheap, or for the kids
 
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Bang4DaBuc

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I wonder if the VGA adapter that comes with the bundle works with games... I've tried several VGA boxes, but none come close to the TV. Maybe if this is the "official" it will be alot better than anything out there.

EDIT: Never mind... I just read further down into the post.


Can I use the monitor cable with commercial PlayStation 2 games and a monitor ?
The simple answer is no. The Computer Monitor Cable (for PlayStation 2) (with audio connectors) which is provided in the kit will work with PlayStation 2 software that outputs VESA compatible signals. Currently, there are no commercial PlayStation 2 games available that output in VESA display modes. All games today use TV signal standards NTSC and PAL which cannot be displayed on most computer monitors.

Guess i was a little excited
 
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wakeboarder

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<< why don't people just get a freaking computer. in the end it would be cheaper/more powerful. i don't understand. >>



If all you do is email/web browse, which I know a lot of people who do, this is all you really need. Buying the kit may not be the most cost/power effective, but it will save you space. I know I could just add on the features and it would be hidden in my entertainment center with my tv as the monitor. No need for a desk, big case, lots of wires, monitor, etc. Kinda like webTV but in your PS2.

Personally I wouldn't get this until someone comes up with a hack that lets you do something cool like save the games onto the harddrive. Then you could have 10+ games on a 40GB drive.
 
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XeonTux

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<< hmm, wonder if xbox'll have a linux kit:. i'm sure ppl could hack it... >>


I wouldn't hold my breath. Don't forget who makes the xbox. And do you really want MS creating linux distros?



As far as monitors and NTSC signals, I know monitors meant for Amigas can do it. As far as which one would be best and what adapter you would need (prolly make yourself) I do not know. I do know the most common 1084 model cannot do 1024x768. If I was inclined to find a monitor that would display NTSC games, this is where I would start looking.
 
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royaldank

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<< Personally I think they should have included it with the initial release of the PS2. Then for a few hundred you can have an awesome games plus web browsing, basic word processing, whatever... kinda bringing back the days of C64's and Atari's in a sense. Good for people who don't need a regular computer, who don't have the cash or know-how to put one together cheap, or for the kids >>



Yeah, but if they had included it, then everyone would have been yelling, "I'm not getting a PS2, I have a computer allready." If you don't believe that, look at any XBOX posts pre-launch.

I think it's funny that out of the two systems, everyone b!tched about the XBOX being just a computer. Now, PS2 is the first to have a Linux environment, complete with keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
 
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jebbo

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I wonder if you can get the Linux VMware working on this, and boot up windows. That would be neat.
 
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rockyct

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I think an important thing here is that the broadband adapter and hard drive are coming out for the PS2 by May. Although they aren't exactly the same, it says the broadband adapter will work with future games and lundog22 says that the hard drive for games.
 
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splice

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<< I wonder if you can get the Linux VMware working on this, and boot up windows. That would be neat. >>



No, Windows and VMware are x86 code, not PS2 code.... x86 emulation on the PS2 would work...but it would be really slow. Maybe a DBT (Dynamic Binary Tranlation) or StaticBT of the executables? Anyways, the PS2 only has 32MB of RAM, so that really limits what you can do (ie no DBT).
 
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$200 for Linux???
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fletchDodger

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how would buying a 300 ps2 and a 200 dollar linux kit and then atleast a 400 dollar tv be anywhere near a 500 dollar computer setup...a big case? a desk? lots of wires? wtf? buy a freaking microatx or flexatx setup with wireless mouse/keyboard etc and it will till be cheaper/more powerful then the stupid ps2/linux.
 
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brian1

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I can't believe how many people are miss the point of releasing Linux to PS2.

This isn't suppose to replace your desktop computer! This is for a computer hobbiest who is interested in trying to extend the PS2's capabilities through Linux. Chances are, people who buy this kit already have 2 or 3 computers in the house. This kit just for fun.

If you don't see the point of it, then don't buy it!



<< how would buying a 300 ps2 and a 200 dollar linux kit and then atleast a 400 dollar tv be anywhere near a 500 dollar computer setup...a big case? a desk? lots of wires? wtf? buy a freaking microatx or flexatx setup with wireless mouse/keyboard etc and it will till be cheaper/more powerful then the stupid ps2/linux. >>



Who needs to buy a TV if they already have a PS2?

Will that microatx or flexatx setup be able to play PS2 games? Didn't think so.

 
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