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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. A more economical alternative by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    Although the price tag may sound steep, especially if you're like me and have most of the parts (hard drive, USB keyboard, etc.) left over from your former dot-com job, third-party vendors are hard at work to make your PS2 Linux experience more pleasurable and cost-effective. Some of the PS2 hardware that I've seen on sale at eBay and on Usenet are:
    • VGA monitor adaptor: $7. There's no logic in the thing; it's just a cable with two connectors.
    • USB keyboard and mouse kit: $15. It's no "Microsoft Natural" keyboard but a cheap Taiwanese knockoff will do the job just fine.
    • Linux CD-ROMs: $2 - $23. One was a prerelease of the Sony distribution, and one was a hacked up version of Debian, complete with a Playstation apt source preinstalled.
    • Network adaptor: $22. It uses the Xircom adaptor, IIRC.
    • Used 20GB hard drive: $47. It's even a 7200rpm ATA-66 dealie.
    The point being, of course, that Sony is being very opportunistic with its Linux release. All of the hardware can be had for well under $100, and the software is Free as in GPL and can't legally be sold at a profit.

    But what else did you expect from a member of the RIAA cartel?

    -Eric Thompson

  2. What a ripoff by slashfucker · · Score: -1, Troll

    Although the price tag may sound steep, especially if you're like me and have most of the parts (hard drive, USB keyboard, etc.) left over from your former dot-com job, third-party vendors are hard at work to make your PS2 Linux experience more pleasurable and cost-effective. Some of the PS2 hardware that I've seen on sale at eBay and on Usenet are:
    VGA monitor adaptor: $7. There's no logic in the thing; it's just a cable with two connectors.
    USB keyboard and mouse kit: $15. It's no "Microsoft Natural" keyboard but a cheap Taiwanese knockoff will do the job just fine.
    Linux CD-ROMs: $2 - $23. One was a prerelease of the Sony distribution, and one was a hacked up version of Debian, complete with a Playstation apt source preinstalled.
    Network adaptor: $22. It uses the Xircom adaptor, IIRC.
    Used 20GB hard drive: $47. It's even a 7200rpm ATA-66 dealie.
    The point being, of course, that Sony is being very opportunistic with its Linux release. All of the hardware can be had for well under $100, and the software is Free as in GPL and can't legally be sold at a profit.
    But what else did you expect from a member of the RIAA cartel?

    --
    Gee, looks like somebody doesn't want
  3. This is neither... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    ...boogers nor doodie.

  4. Are you dumb? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Your facts are ALL wrong! LOL!

    Linux is not on CD-Roms it's on DVD's.
    It is not Debian, it is based on Red Hat.
    It's a 40GB HDD, and it's not used.. WTF. haha.

  5. Re:Good good by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    It's good to hear that Linux has been embraced by the sloven, unkempt BUTT HUMPERS who idolize geek whores like Anal Cox and Linus "Manqueer" Torvalds. BTW, you reek of autoerotic spooge.

  6. I masturbate too much by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    How about you?

  7. Re:Great! Wow! Awesome! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    YOu are probably a troll... but Inidans smell funny from sweating too many fragrant spices through their curry stinking skin.

    Their religious intolerance (kissing in public illegal) and superstitious ways keep thier dirty country poor and corrupt.