The Linux Kit for PlayStation 2 is a kit released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2002 that allows the console to be used as a personal computer. It included the GNU/Linux operating system, USB keyboard and mouse, VGA adapter, Network Adaptor (Ethernet only), and a 40 GB hard disk drive (HDD). An 8 MB memory card is required; it must be formatted during installation, erasing all data previously saved on it, though afterwards the remaining space may be used for savegames. It is strongly recommended that a user of PS2 Linux have some basic knowledge of Linux before installing and using it, due to the command-line interface (which needs to be used to, at the very minimum, set up the system).

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The Linux Kit turns the PlayStation 2 into a full-fledged computer system, but it does not allow for use of the DVD-ROM drive, due to piracy concerns by Sony. Although the HDD included with the Linux Kit is not compatible with PlayStation 2 games, reformatting the HDD with the utility disc provided with the retail HDD enables use with PlayStation 2 games but erases PS2 Linux. The Network Adaptor included with the kit only supports ethernet; a driver download is available to enable modem support if the retail Network Adapter (which includes a built-in V.90 modem) is used. The kit supports display on RGB monitors (with sync-on-green) using a VGA cable provided with the Linux Kit, or television sets with the normal cable included with the PlayStation 2 unit.

The PS2 Linux distribution is based on Kondara Linux, a Japanese distribution itself based on Red Hat Linux. PS2 Linux is similar to Red Hat 6, and has most of the features one might expect in a Red Hat 6 system. The stock kernel is 2.2.1, but it can be upgraded to a newer kernel such as 2.2.26, 2.4.32, or 2.6.16.

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glynmoody (Glyn Moody) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:05:39 -0000
RT @rlancefield New Lenovo 'Smartbook': ARM CPU and running a Linux-based OS. http://bit.ly/6KLhTA >>interesting kit #smartbook
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#CES #CES2010 the return of HEATH-Kit Like Companies?? ~ #FCC wants to encourage Seniors to teach their Grand .KIDS to tinker ~ #Linux #DLNA
Ubuntu Linux Starter Kit - by Sams Publishing. http://bit.ly/6d9HHX
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Ubuntu Linux Starter Kit - by Sams Publishing. http://bit.ly/6d9HHX
@neavilag LOL no tanto, instalar todo el kit para interpretar la info de los modelos de pronostico en crudo en Linux con Fortran :S
jajuvera (Jesús Antonio Juvera) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:28:10 -0000
@neavilag LOL no tanto, instalar todo el kit para interpretar la info de los modelos de pronostico en crudo en Linux con Fortran :S
Jack Audio Connection Kit is nice. I'm using Ardour(DAW) and Hydrogen(drum machine). #linux
ram327 (Rev. Ralph) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:10:07 -0000
Jack Audio Connection Kit is nice. I'm using Ardour(DAW) and Hydrogen(drum machine). #linux
has the rebol3 host kit for linux hooked up with libevent
xearl (earl) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:19:53 -0000
has the rebol3 host kit for linux hooked up with libevent

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