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Linux on the Playstation 2
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CmdrTaco
on Tue Mar 06, 2001 11:04 AM
from the could-it-be dept.
from the could-it-be dept.
A source (who asked to remain anonymous, but is reliable) claims to
have seen a Linux Port to the Playstation 2. He also saw a PS2 running
X and KDE on the machine, running on the MIPS processor w/ 32
Megs of RAM. Unfortunately the information that is available is all written in Japanese. It would be sweet if Sony would make a free image available
so people could boot Linux. If not, maybe someone else is up to the task? My PS2 is currently in Toledo (after taking what seemed like an eternity in Memphis). Damn fedex: I need to play Star Wars Starfighter and DOA2! If I boot Linux, can I count it as a business
expense?
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Re:You can still read it (Score:3)
From the translation (Japanese to English) comes the following phrase:
"...with also tomorrow you try the Linux for the PS2 it can put out..."
Wow linux on the ps2 and it puts out?! Sign me up baby
Sweet... (Score:4)
Translation, courtesy TeleTranslator (Score:4)
The Linux which operates with the Playstatio n2
Signature motion in order to have releasing
- Aim 10,000 people -
As for here, Play station 2So it operates Linux SONY computer entertainment(Sceinc. ) GPL(Part LGPLSo yes) So it is a page of signature motion in order for you to release. This As for page, freely phosphorus The ? you doing, it does not care.
Signature of 10,000 cases (getting together truly at the point in time when?) does get together, First 1st report SCE Inc. You do. After that you think according to situation, but in the world If signature 100,000 can be gathered, you want to end with you think, It does.
As for the one which you can approve to the gist below, the button which " signs " Please push. Gist of this signature motion
The demand for SONY computer entertainment
The Linux which operates at play station 2 GPLOr LGPLWith you say Please release with the license.
2000 (Heisei 12) year March 4th, SONY computer entering ? From ? men To (or less SCEI) As for the Playstatio n2 (below P S2) which is sold, that the entering ? which is superior Men To performances and, Abundance of the software property which from the Playstation (1) is succeeded? Japan furthermore it is large in the world as the game machine for home Support is received.
Development environment and the test system of P S2 with the Linux structure It is done, With one for development P S2 with ICE environment also Linux environment activating It was known from relatively quick time. Various software which begin the Linux and the gcc Becoming something whose reliability is high by the fact that it is an open source ?, That vis-a-vis the development early unstable hardware The P S2 development person in charge of the SCEI that you adopt was a reason which is enough, Comment It became topic.
P when S2 you appraise, as the computer As for operational processing performance of 3 D graphics general foam/home u By comparison with the PC It is high you do not apply very, In the mass product effect which the consumer game machine has Depending, It has the cost performance which projects. For example with this especially, the distributed connected ? of 3 D graphics Client for ??, Visualization of physical model simulation, The kiosk terminal which is installed in the street corner, the for data exhibition room of the museum Terminal etc Effective utilization manner is expected with a wider use.
Presently, the software for P S2 Only the specific development company which concludes the SCEI and various permission contracts opening It is possible, it is limited, It is difficult for the general user which does not designate the development of P S2 as the raw industry to procure Is. But, the Linux and the gcc which become base of P S2 development environment Being an open source, the Linux which is already worked with P S2 exists ? especially You must observe.
As for the SCEI the Linux for P S2 (the open source ?? which is begun ) Concerning release, If it is something whose demand from the user is strong, examining release When it is good You think very favorablily. For the SCEI many developer ??? and the developer ??? In egg Because it becomes asset to open the gate door widely, is. Very now, potential of P S2 the ? which is 256% pulling the uninformed ? our Voice is gathered, It makes the waist lift where the SCEI is heavy is not or (^^)
Re:Instructions: (Score:3)
Wow, you got it right! So many people stick that unnecessary B A in there. True, it works both ways, but you only need one (for Contra and LifeForce, at least).
Game selection (Score:3)
Uh, senor Taco, don't get those games. Star Wars Starfighter is like a bad TIE Fighter clone from the early 90s, and DOA2 has nothing interesting (unless you like bouncing computer-rendered breasts).
Instead, get SSX, which continues to rock even though it's a first-generation game. Also, pick up a few classic Playstation games for $20-30. Final Fantasy IX runs like a dream on the new system with the texture smoothing turned on.
For that matter, also pick up a Dreamcast at a rock bottom $100. There's a ton of great games out there like Sonic Adventure, NFL2K1 and Jet Grind Radio - innovative stuff. Also, a pickup a copy of Command and Conquer: Red Alert 2 while you're at it. It's highly underrated. And Deus Ex.
Ah, the joys of getting cheap used games at eBay. :)
Quick Translation (Score:3)
Instructions: (Score:5)
Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start
Shhh! You heard it here first!
Re:what a selling point (Score:3)
PS2's cost them money - games and development licenses make them money
See the connection
Living Room Computing Solution (Score:3)
Now, I don't mean a nice big PC monitor with a TV tuner (no, that's the home office / bedroom TV solution), rather, an easy way to run an MP3 jukebox and web browser from the couch in the living room, with a minimum of hardware, and an unobtrusive computing device (i.e. a small console like the DC or PS2).
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Japanese Translation (Score:5)
I think the article basically say that
they got a quote from the chairman from SCE
saying "some" linux porting on PS2 is being done internally in SCE. Then they basically point
you to another link that has a signing compagin
that wishes SCE to release the port.
http://www.peanuts.gr.jp/pslinux/
If you WANT to sign it, goto the link,
click on the first sumbit button (that
goto the signing page)
On the signing page:
First Edit box is your Name, then the listbox
is Japan's states (I think).
Town, City, then your emailaddess & comment.
Re:This has already been said here. (Score:3)
yabasic - http://www.yabasic.de/ [yabasic.de]
YabasicPS2 - http://people.a2000.nl/avanarum/YabasicPS2/index.