SCEA announced that it is set to release "Linux (for PlayStation 2)" Release 1.0. Users can run a wide variety of computer applications written for the Linux operating system and create original programs and applications. The system will retail for $199 and is expected to be available May 2002.


"Linux (for PlayStation 2)" Release 1.0 kit includes:
- Internal hard disk drive for PlayStation 2 (HDD) with 40 GB capacity

- Network Adaptor (Ethernet) (for PlayStation 2) with 100 Base T Ethernet interface

- 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)

- USB Keyboard and mouse (for PlayStation 2)


In addition to the "Linux (for PlayStation 2)" kit, users must have a standard North American PlayStation 2 (SCPH 30001, SCPH 30001R, SCPH 35001GT), a Memory Card (8M) (for PlayStation 2), and a VESA monitor. The graphics output requires a high-resolution computer display, with standard output set as XGA (1024 x 768 resolution); home televisions cannot be used as monitors. Computer displays supporting "sync on green" are mandatory.

Source: PSXExtreme.


Alot of you had probably already heard about this happening, but I just wanted it to be in the forums. For the people who are not computer saavy, Linux is an operating system that is popular because it tends to run alot smoother than Windows.

Here's what a Linux operating system might look like:

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heh. who the hell would want to buy a ps2 for linux when you have a pc? pc's better, faster, more comfortable, and its there. no need to shell out cash. plus, you get to choose what flavor you prefer, instead of some crap linux packaged with the ps2. (from the screenshot, it looks like redhat).

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