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PS2 Linux Kit Shipping in May

Posted by michael on from the dmesg-now-more-exciting-than-ever dept.

subharmonic writes: "Sony announced through an e-mail that the Linux PS2 kits were available for pre-order. The kits should be shipped May 22nd. There's a FAQ and a order site."

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  1. One major problem by term0r · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Can I read my own CD-R discs using Linux (for PlayStation 2) ?

    No. The PlayStation 2 is designed not to read CD-R "gold" discs. Only PlayStation CD-ROM and PlayStation 2 CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs are compatible.

    This kinda takes a lot away from the PS2. One of the joys of linux is being able to download a distribution, burn it to cd and try it out. If the PS2 doesn't real burnt cd's this is going to make trying out the latest dists a bit of a pain. Just my $0.02.