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Sony Announces Version 1.0 Of Linux for Playstation 2

Posted by timothy on from the uncrackable-web-server dept.

ResearchBuzz writes: "Sony has announced the May 2002 release of Linux (for Playstation 2) Release 1.0." He quotes from the press release: "The company expects the kit to sell for about $199 USD when it is made available in May 2002 exclusively through its website, http://www.us.playstation.com."

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  1. Re:Don't fret the $199 by niola · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I must be missing something here because I actually don't get it. How can they justify the $199? As far as a Linux box goes, the only thing it has going for it is an ill graphics engine, which when you figure in the purchase price of the console is comparable price/performance to a GeForce 3 card. Not bad there, but for $199 I sure hope it comes with more then just a CD, mouse and keyboard. Nowadays you can actually build a lower end box for $200.

    I do have to say that I am sure I would be pleased justr to get bash prompt on a PS2, but one would have to think that $20-30 bucks would be a more reasonable price.

    --Jon