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just copied this from an NZ web site
PS2 Linux Kit may be released in USA
Posted by Egor @ 1:33 p.m. NZST
Gamehelper.com reports that the PlayStation 2 Linux kit, which was recently released and is only available in Japan, has "flown off of the shelves faster than Sony can produce them." Sony Computer Entertainment America have put up a web site where users can register their interest in a US release of the kit.
Although a US release wouldn't necessarily mean a world wide release, interested kiwis may wish to show their support by registering anyway.
The Japanese PS2 Linux kit includes a 40 GB hard drive, 10/100Mbps Ethernet interface, USB keyboard and mouse, and a VGA/AV monitor connector for the PS2. Also included is the PS2 Linux operating system software on DVD-ROM, including online documentation, PS2 Linux installation program, Linux Kernel version 2.2.1, XFree86 GUI version 3.3.6, gcc compiler version 2.95.2 and glibc libraries version 2.2.2.
The kit should give users access to the small but growing range of PC games available for the Linux operating system, including Tribes 2, Unreal Tournament, Rune, Alpha Centauri, Soldier of Fortune, Deus Ex, Railroad Tycoon II, Civilization: Call To Power and more -- as well as opening up the PlayStation 2 for use as an Internet access and productivity software platform, putting Sony in a good position to challenge Microsoft's Xbox. Wide availability could also encourage development of more games and consumer software for Linux.
PS2 Linux Kit may be released in USA
Posted by Egor @ 1:33 p.m. NZST
Gamehelper.com reports that the PlayStation 2 Linux kit, which was recently released and is only available in Japan, has "flown off of the shelves faster than Sony can produce them." Sony Computer Entertainment America have put up a web site where users can register their interest in a US release of the kit.
Although a US release wouldn't necessarily mean a world wide release, interested kiwis may wish to show their support by registering anyway.
The Japanese PS2 Linux kit includes a 40 GB hard drive, 10/100Mbps Ethernet interface, USB keyboard and mouse, and a VGA/AV monitor connector for the PS2. Also included is the PS2 Linux operating system software on DVD-ROM, including online documentation, PS2 Linux installation program, Linux Kernel version 2.2.1, XFree86 GUI version 3.3.6, gcc compiler version 2.95.2 and glibc libraries version 2.2.2.
The kit should give users access to the small but growing range of PC games available for the Linux operating system, including Tribes 2, Unreal Tournament, Rune, Alpha Centauri, Soldier of Fortune, Deus Ex, Railroad Tycoon II, Civilization: Call To Power and more -- as well as opening up the PlayStation 2 for use as an Internet access and productivity software platform, putting Sony in a good position to challenge Microsoft's Xbox. Wide availability could also encourage development of more games and consumer software for Linux.
Aha, but how much will one of those "babies" cost?
Surely people will not buy it if it costs something like £500?
Surely people will not buy it if it costs something like £500?
Indeed, it sounds very good. Lets just hope it comes over here.
I really WANT, ney, NEED one of those babies!
In the words of Mr Burns
"EXCELLENT" muhahahaha
"EXCELLENT" muhahahaha
PSM2 recon that if we complain about it enough we might get a uk release.
any ideas on an email address anyone?
any ideas on an email address anyone?
just copied this from an NZ web site
PS2 Linux Kit may be released in USA
Posted by Egor @ 1:33 p.m. NZST
Gamehelper.com reports that the PlayStation 2 Linux kit, which was recently released and is only available in Japan, has "flown off of the shelves faster than Sony can produce them." Sony Computer Entertainment America have put up a web site where users can register their interest in a US release of the kit.
Although a US release wouldn't necessarily mean a world wide release, interested kiwis may wish to show their support by registering anyway.
The Japanese PS2 Linux kit includes a 40 GB hard drive, 10/100Mbps Ethernet interface, USB keyboard and mouse, and a VGA/AV monitor connector for the PS2. Also included is the PS2 Linux operating system software on DVD-ROM, including online documentation, PS2 Linux installation program, Linux Kernel version 2.2.1, XFree86 GUI version 3.3.6, gcc compiler version 2.95.2 and glibc libraries version 2.2.2.
The kit should give users access to the small but growing range of PC games available for the Linux operating system, including Tribes 2, Unreal Tournament, Rune, Alpha Centauri, Soldier of Fortune, Deus Ex, Railroad Tycoon II, Civilization: Call To Power and more -- as well as opening up the PlayStation 2 for use as an Internet access and productivity software platform, putting Sony in a good position to challenge Microsoft's Xbox. Wide availability could also encourage development of more games and consumer software for Linux.
PS2 Linux Kit may be released in USA
Posted by Egor @ 1:33 p.m. NZST
Gamehelper.com reports that the PlayStation 2 Linux kit, which was recently released and is only available in Japan, has "flown off of the shelves faster than Sony can produce them." Sony Computer Entertainment America have put up a web site where users can register their interest in a US release of the kit.
Although a US release wouldn't necessarily mean a world wide release, interested kiwis may wish to show their support by registering anyway.
The Japanese PS2 Linux kit includes a 40 GB hard drive, 10/100Mbps Ethernet interface, USB keyboard and mouse, and a VGA/AV monitor connector for the PS2. Also included is the PS2 Linux operating system software on DVD-ROM, including online documentation, PS2 Linux installation program, Linux Kernel version 2.2.1, XFree86 GUI version 3.3.6, gcc compiler version 2.95.2 and glibc libraries version 2.2.2.
The kit should give users access to the small but growing range of PC games available for the Linux operating system, including Tribes 2, Unreal Tournament, Rune, Alpha Centauri, Soldier of Fortune, Deus Ex, Railroad Tycoon II, Civilization: Call To Power and more -- as well as opening up the PlayStation 2 for use as an Internet access and productivity software platform, putting Sony in a good position to challenge Microsoft's Xbox. Wide availability could also encourage development of more games and consumer software for Linux.