Playing with Sony's Linux-Based Networked Media Player

ZorinLynx writes "A while back, Sony released the NSP-1, a 'Network Storage Player.' It is intended to be a source of video for signage, such as plasma displays in banks, airports, and so on. I got a chance to play with one today. It's Red Hat Linux-based, which seems unusual for Sony! Though pricey at $1995, it's an interesting use of Linux, and could probably be hacked into a nice set-top video jukebox. It has a nice small form factor, as well as ethernet, USB, and video output in various formats, and a PCMCIA slot for removable media."

Comments

Overall, a fun hack.

[fembots]

So where's the "review" on this NSP?

The article is more about trying to log into Red Hat without a password ( BTW is it really that easy?).

Here's my submission

"Playing with Toyota's Civic"

This morning when I was about to go to work, I realized I have locked the car key inside my 1989 Civic, everything was locked and I can't remember where I put the spare key.

Arrgh. After some fiddling with the keyhole, though, I found that I have left the driver side window slightly opened! The gap's big enough to slide a coat hanger in! So I grabbed my trusty coat hanger, made a hook and the opened the door.

The car has a steering wheel, AM/FM radio, few buttons, pedals and seats. I also have a Knoppix CD and some Open Source documents in the glove box. Now I really don't want to sell it especially I can only fetch less than $200! ARRGH!

Re:Overall, a fun hack.

[chaotixx]

Your car is worth way more than $200 dude. Civics made by Toyota are really rare and I bet collectors will pay big bucks for them. If you have an '89 I think it might be one of a kind!

Re:Overall, a fun hack.

[michrech]

This is slashdot. Facts don't matter here. :)

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When I saw the headline...

[slapout]

..."Playing with Sony's Linux-Based Networked Media Player"...

my first thought was, "Someone's already ported Linux to the Playstation 3!" :-)

Re:Sony TV

[ZorinLynx]

My 32" CRT TV stays dark for a few seconds and then suddenly turns on. Not sure if it's linux booting, or just a circuit that suppresses the picture until the tube warms up so you never see a dim, blurry image before it's optimally warmed up...

-Z

Re:There:-)

[MostlyHarmless]

Yay Linux sightings, but: what does it mean if two random slashdot users both saw those seats needing a reboot? Tell them you saw a BSOD instead, and we'll just not take credit for that particular system...