Ps2 becomes a linux PC!!$199 bundle!cool.Tons of add ons!:-O

[spaceman]

ripped from the shack!


thoughts!!
comes with alot for 199!!
for the link lazy this is what u get:
Internal hard disk drive for PlayStation 2 (HDD) with 40 GB capacity
-- Network Adaptor (Ethernet) (for PlayStation 2) with 100 Base T Ethernet interface
-- USB Keyboard and mouse (for PlayStation 2)
-- Linux Kernel version 2.2.1 (with USB device support)
-- "Linux (for PlayStation 2)" Version 1.0 software distribution on two DVDs
-- gcc 2.95.2 and glibc 2.2.2 with VU assemblers
-- XFree86 3.3.6 with PlayStation 2 GS support
-- Computer monitor adaptor (for PlayStation 2) (with audio connectors)

 

[AMDPwred]

It's a steal at $199. Arn't they trying to make some development kit for the PS2 also?

 

[spaceman]

im excited to see what exactly can be done with all this.

commercial support would be a plus,dunno how well this will do.

but at the end of the day,its a linux pc....so its usefulness will live on!

 

[Bovinicus]

I can't see the usefulness of this. Unless of course someone doesn't already have a PC.

 

[JackBurton]

<< I can't see the usefulness of this. Unless of course someone doesn't already have a PC. >>


That's what I'm saying. I mean who are they targeting? The people who want to mess with Linux I'm sure already have a PC. Linux is free so why not download it and dual boot with the OS you are currently using? It is A LOT better than spending $200!

 

[spaceman]

i guess no one is very enthusiastic about it.

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

It wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the fact that the cost is $300 for the playstation2 + $199 for the kit. Heck for that price you can build a half decent dedicated linux box, albeit with older hardware.

This is only a good deal for the few people that have a PS2, have no computer, and are savvy enough to use linux. A very small market segment if you ask me.

Others are be better off downloading linux for free on their computer.

-Ice

 

[Gunbuster]

Is this the sony brand HDD and network adapter?

How much is the sony PS2 HDD without linux going to cost?

 

[spaceman]

i dunno.i imagine there will be some 3rd party accesories.
kb/mouse etc..



im not certain that sony will be selling things seperately.