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Sony Annouces Linux PS2 Port for US

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the get-em-while-they're-hot dept.

krismon writes "Sony has announced that it is gonna release the Linux port(old Slashdot article) for the Playstation 2 in the US, after selling out SUPER fast in japan." I saw this running, it's pretty impressive.

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  1. OS Wars on the Console? by Whyte+Wolf · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Does this mean that it'll move the OS Wars (Linux vs Windows) to gaming consoles?

    Then again, looking at the menu system for the Xbox, I can honestly say I'd prefer windows to what MS is doing on their console system....

    Wonder if Sony's Linux port will have wacky interface options?

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  2. Makes sense by HomeGroove · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Wouldn't this make sense for Sony to do? With the release of the HD/Ethernet port coming up (November?), it seems like this would be a great solution for the elusive set top box. And could this be a server farm solution right out of the box?

    It's also nice to see a company do this. While it would be fun to hack the Xbox, this will be a nice solution to those just getting their hands dirty with Linux (myself included...Mac OSX has whetted my appitite. Next stop, YellowDog).

    Kudos Sony!

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  3. Follow Up On The Petitions? by Lethyos · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Sony has answered our petitions to bring a Linux port to the PSX2. Many people who singed the petition, myself included, claimed that seeing Linux available on the PSX2 would prompt a purchase. I know I intend to, but in general, are we going to support Sony for supporting us? Are we going to encourage big companies to do what we ask by following through with our claims? Or is the general public going to just drop the ball and show Sony and other large tech corps that what we write in petitions is bullshit?

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