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Geek Culture / Linux on PS2

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ArcAngel
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Posted: 8th Jun 2005 13:14
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Hey I was wondering what the PRO's and CON's are for putting linux on your PS2. Why would you want Linux on your PS2? Can you still play PS2 games? Can you go back once you've done it? If you mess up installing it is there a way to fix it? Tell me everything you know, I'm really interested in this. Thanks.

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indi
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Posted: 8th Jun 2005 13:33 Edited at: 8th Jun 2005 13:37
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your best bet is to find a ps2 modding forum and ask there.

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Raven
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Posted: 9th Jun 2005 00:34
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Quote: "your best bet is to find a ps2 modding forum and ask there. "


Sony released an official kit for it, no reason to 'mod'
The official release of Linux on the Playstation (which is now only available in Europe) is pretty static. You can't make your system into a Server, you can't use it to do much actually.

It's really just word processing, internet browsing, etc..
This was part of Sony's failed attempt to get the PS2 classed as a computer, and if you purchase the PS2 with Linux on it; then to a limited effect they got thier wish.

You have a CD, so if you bugger anything up you throw in the disc and it'll correct your mistakes by reinstalling everything. I've been told the new PS2 Slim version runs purely from CD now, but that you need a 16MB (or 2x 8MB) Memory Card in order to use it.

I got one for my brother, but on the whole it seems pointless. It's not even exactly quick. Feels like using Linux on a 486.

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John Y
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Posted: 9th Jun 2005 00:45
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It would be pretty cool if you could use it as a server. Is there no unofficial release like the XBox one. Remote media playing from my pc would be cool if it supported that


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