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Playstation 2 Linux Cluster at NCSA

Posted by simoniker on from the networked-fun-for-everyone dept.

Mr. Spock writes "The National Center for Supercomputing Applications is looking at scientific computing on the Sony Playstation 2. They've set up a cluster with 65 compute nodes. They're running Linux for Playstation 2. What will they think of next?"

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  1. More info by cascino · · Score: 5, Informative

    More info on the processing power of the PS2 as applied to computational chemistry.
    Basically, this study shows the PS2 has roughly the computational linear algebra power of a PIII-600 (the then fastest processor on the market).

  2. Re:Is this legal? by JohnCub · · Score: 5, Informative
    Sony sells the linux kit for ps2. So I'm guessing they are saying it is ok to put linux on your ps2.

    http://www.us.playstation.com/hardware/more/SCPH -9 7047.asp
    Linux (for PlayStation®2)
    The Linux kit (for PlayStation 2) allows you to use the versatility of the GNU Linux operating system with the power of your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system as a fully functional desktop computer!

    • The Linux Kit (for PlayStation 2) includes:
    • Linux Kit (for PlayStation 2) release 1.0 software
    • Monitor Cable Adaptor (for PlayStation 2) (with Audio Connectors)
    • Internal Hard Disk Drive (40 GB) (for PlayStation 2)
    • Network Adaptor (Ethernet) (for PlayStation 2) [10/100 Base-T]
    • USB Keyboard (for PlayStation 2) & USB Mouse (for PlayStation 2)


    ~$200
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