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Mon 04/02/02 at 18:37
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Just interested in your views on the HDD and the Briadband Adaptor for the PS2..
There is a VERY good topic in FOG Prime Topics going but i'm interested in the 'pro-PS2' views of this forum..
Thu 07/02/02 at 18:20
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"Ninty's best friend"
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Do you get a free penguin in the kit that would be well good :)
Thu 07/02/02 at 12:49
"slightlyshortertagl"
Posts: 10,759
OK OK...

I admit defeat....
Thu 07/02/02 at 12:42
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HelloHowAreYou wrote:
> Why would ANYONE buy a linux kit for their PS2???

>What use is it?

It turns your PS2 in to an all encompassing console/Linux PC beamouth. It's not just for games development, it becomes a linux based PC, and a powerful one at that!!
Thu 07/02/02 at 12:36
"slightlyshortertagl"
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Why would ANYONE buy a linux kit for their PS2???

What use is it?

OK OK i know you can make your own games and all but then again is it worth it????????
Thu 07/02/02 at 07:52
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"l33t cs50r"
Posts: 2,956
Some Piccys for you...

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

It's the UK linux kit release, but contains the same mentioned HDD, Mouse, Keyboard and Modem that will be on general release in the summer.

This lot is arriving in May!!

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

Allowing the conversion of your PS2 in to an all powerful linux box with full linternet access!!
Thu 07/02/02 at 00:42
"High polygon count"
Posts: 15,624
FatButcher wrote:
> True, but I got a 8GB and a 20GB Laptop HDD sat in my desk drawer :D

Why would you down-grade from a 40Gb drive for those? :-)
Wed 06/02/02 at 19:26
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"Dont come here ofte"
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FF11 has been delayed by months from Spring to July in Japan and Auto Modellista's been put back as well due to broadband problems etc

Full story is on playnationmag.co.uk
Wed 06/02/02 at 19:09
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"Tag as above"
Posts: 513
~Resurection~ wrote:
> which i add aint cheap, you seen the price of a PCMCIA modem and HD!!! laptops
> are pricy

True, but I got a 8GB and a 20GB Laptop HDD sat in my desk drawer :D
Wed 06/02/02 at 18:52
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Posts: 23,218
i would be getting it eventually if it wasnt too expensive
Wed 06/02/02 at 18:02
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"Ninty's best friend"
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which i add aint cheap, you seen the price of a PCMCIA modem and HD!!! laptops are pricy

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