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"PS2 Linux Coming to Europe:"

From: www.technology.scee.net/

Release Date - May, 2002 (keep posted for latest updates)

More details on the product, together with community based features, images and information on where to source the Linux Kit will be released as soon as they become available With PlayStation 2, SCEE will create and develop a new world of computer entertainment for the broadband era through the fusion of games, music, movies, broadcasting and publishing in Europe.

Product Information

Product Name:
Linux Kit (for PlayStationâ 2): LDTL-00004

Suggest Retail Price:
Euros: 249 (excluding VAT and shipping)

Release Date:
May 2002

Kit consists of:
Network Adapter (Ethernet): SCPH-10350E
40 Gb Internal Hard Disk Drive (for PlayStation2): SCPH-20401E
Monitor Cable Adaptor (for PlayStation 2) (with audio connectors): SCPH-10320E
DVD discs (2), containing Linux installation and run time discs,
USB keyboard: SCPH-10240E
USB mouse: SCPH-10230E
Technical documentation and software manual

Official Press Release:

RELEASE OF LINUX KIT (for PlayStation 2)
FOR LINUX COMMUNITY IN EUROPE

London, January 30, 2002 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) will release the Linux Kit (for PlayStationâ2) in May 2002, targeted towards the Linux community in Europe.

Since the launch of PlayStation 2, Sony Computer Entertainment has received numerous requests from members of the Linux community to enable Linux programs to run on PlayStation 2. In response to these requests, the Linux Beta Version Kit was made available to approximately 7,900 enthusiasts in Japan in July 2001. Worldwide requests for the Linux kit to be made available outside Japan have continued, and over 9,000 Linux users responded to an SCEE online questionnaire, saying that they would buy the kit if it were available. In response to this movement, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe will now release Linux (for PlayStation2) to support the Linux user community across the PAL territories.

The Linux Kit (for PlayStation 2) comprises an internal 40 Gb Hard Disk Drive, a high-speed Network Adapter (100 BASE-T Ethernet), two Linux installment discs (DVD-ROM), and a Monitor Cable Adaptor, with audio connectors, for display on computer monitors. A high-resolution computer display is assumed as the graphics output; standard output being XGA (1024 x 768 dots). With this kit, users can not only run the wide variety of computer applications written for the Linux operating system, but can also create original programs and applications designed to run on Linux (for PlayStation 2).

More details on the product, together with community based features, images and information on where to source the Linux Kit (for PlayStation 2) will be released on SCEE’s technology site (http://www.technology.scee.net) as soon as they become available.

Nope, really good RF ones. Just as good as my old optical, a little faster though. The range is about 2 metres, although I may have to perform some latency tests, if I can figure out how.

Linux supports everything, just about. I'm realised that nothing is as complicated as manufacturers make out, and hardly anything really needs the driver discs.

For any of you who need or want to know momre about what the capabilities of PS2Linux is and what' sinvolved, have a look at: https://playstation2-linux.com/

I've already found Bonus (Bruce) in there:-)

For any of you who need or want to know momre about what the capabilities of PS2Linux is and what' sinvolved, have a look at:

https://playstation2-linux.com/

has the world gone completely mad?

http://www.research.ibm.com/WearableComputing/factsheet.html

Turbonutter wrote:
> That's technically GNOME running on X-Windows. Also, that keyboard's ugly. I'll just have to make do with this wireless one and wireless optical mouse. Muahaha...

Oh.. dodgy IR mouse and keyboard... Does linux support Graphics Tablets?... If so, that's my problem solved!;-)

>Hey there Alan, it was my birthday yesterday *cough*. How are you today?

How old are we now then? I'm guesing 15 poss 16? Any way, Happy Birthday for yesterday... did you get anything non-gimpish?

That's technically GNOME running on X-Windows. Also, that keyboard's ugly. I'll just have to make do with this wireless one and wireless optical mouse. Muahaha...

Hey there Alan, it was my birthday yesterday *cough*. How are you today?

More information:

Many thanks for expressing your interest in Linux(for PlayStation 2) on
our website (http://www.technology.scee.net/)

We're happy to announce that Linux will be released in May in both the
USA (SCEA) and PAL territories (including Europe and Australia), with
full information and screenshots now to be found on our site.

In addition, a joint website for interested users has been set up at
http://playstation2-linux.com, which includes discussion and bulletin
boards.

Finally, although sales haven't yet started, if you send an e-mail with
the message "subscribe" to [email protected] we'll
let you know when pre-ordering starts.

http://www.scee.sony.co.uk/scee2/survey/linuxkit2.jpg
UK Linux Kit

http://www.scee.sony.co.uk/scee2/survey/screenshot.jpg
X-Windows on PS2

Don't forget, Linux is one of the most developer-friendly systems available, and all the tools you need (hex editors, compilers) are free.

Haha, we like.

Guess what my next student loan cheque is getting spent on ;)

Bonus wrote:
> How far this system will actually allow the users to develop software and/or code is unknown as of yet,


As far as I have read and some people I have spoken too, this thing will allow you to do anything, if it will run in Linux, you can use it... As for games development, look at Showdow of memories by Konami, all coded in Linux from start to finish...

Sony have potentially released a seriously powerful tool onto the market... Ametures like my self will probably only use it as a learning tool, but seasoned *nix'ers will produce some awesome results... youhave the most powerful sytem arcitecture in the world running Linux... Weep it Microsoft!:-)