yep, they're taking orders now at us.playstation.com Arrrrggghhh, why must everything cost so much money.........want.....playstation2.....linux.....kit!!! Oh well, if I can't get it, that's life, I'll deal with it.
\"Cap'n Buck\" wrote: > > >NEW! Download Winamp 2.78 - Talk Back In The Forums! > > > > Winamp.com News - The Most Important Thing You'll Ever Read > >Sony Launches Linux for PS2 >By Mike Darrah >Published January 30, 2002 @ 11:02 AM > >That's right kiddies, forget all the pre-release hype, Sony has announced >that the real deal will finally be here in May 2002. >Sony announced the availability of Linux for PlayStation(R)2 at the >LinuxWorld Conference & Expo 2002 with the launch of release 1.0 of the >'Linux (for PlayStation 2)' kit targeted at Linux developers. >Sony announced that they have also put together a web site ( >www.playstation2-linux.com )for the latest up to date information on Linux >for PlayStation 2. The site will also serve as a destination for the >community of developers working on applications for the new OS port. >The Linux (for PlayStation 2) kit is reported to retail for $199 will >include the following: >Internal hard disk drive for PlayStation 2 (HDD) with 40 GB capacity > >Network Adaptor (Ethernet) (for PlayStation 2) with 100 Base T Ethernet >interface > >Linux Kernel version 2.2.1 (with USB device support) > >Linux (for PlayStation 2)'' Version 1.0 software distribution on two DVDs > >gcc 2.95.2 and glibc 2.2.2 with VU assemblers > >XFree86 3.3.6 with PlayStation 2 GS support > >Computer monitor adaptor (for PlayStation 2) (with audio connectors) > >USB Keyboard and mouse (for PlayStation 2) >Requirements for utilizing the kit are a standard North American PlayStation >2 (Models Numbers SCPH 30001, SCPH 30001R, SCPH 35001GT), a 8MB Memory Card >(for PS2), and a VESA compatible monitor. Because the kit will run the PS2 >at a resolution of 1024 x 768 resolution in XGA, most standard TV's will not >support the display output from the kit. This creates the requirement for a >VESA compatible monitor with green on sync compatibility. >The kit will be sold exclusively through Sony's web site, >www.us.playstation.com. >Talk Back To Us! > > > > >Talk about "Sony Launches Linux for PS2" in the Forums >Tell us more stories you'd like us to write about! >Display a Printer-Friendly PageReturn to Recent Headlines » > >The opinions, statements, and comments contained with this article are the >sole opinions of the author and not that of Nullsoft, America Online, AOL >Time Warner or its affiliates. For comments and or suggestions, please >contact the author directly. > >M O R E N E W S > > Current Headlines > > »How Much Is That Monkey In The Window? > > »Yall Is Brutalizing Bob and David > > »Sony Launches Linux for PS2 > > »Shuffling the pack. > > »Belated Post-Sundance Winamp Report > > »Artists Lobby Legislators For Fairness > > »900Mhz Wireless Dolby Surround Sound Love > > »Limp Bizkit / Flawless Seeking New Talent > > »2002 Future of Music Reflection > > »The best Music of 2001: Attack of the clones..... > > »THX Certified Systems Hit Car Audio Market > > »Happy Holidays From Nullsoft: We Mean It This Time > > »The Next Olympic sport? > > »Artists Organize Efforts Against Labels > > »Future of Music Policy Summit 2002 > > > >O N L I N E P O L L S > > >Is Jonathan Ward a slacker? > > Yes. Most Definately > > Sometimes, I watch him on his webcam, he does stuff sometimes... > > Maybe, how the hell should I know > > No, he's very dedicated! > > Who the hell is Jonathan and why should I care? > > > > > > > > > >click here to >make us your >homepage > >Click here for help or feedback..Promote Winamp! > >Click Here > > > >Copyright Nullsoft Inc. 2002 - [ Disclaimer / Terms of Service / Labelled >with ICRA / Advertise with Us! ] > >================================================ >BRLUG - The Baton Rouge Linux User Group >Visit http://www.brlug.net for more information. >Send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to change >your subscription information. >================================================ > ================================================ BRLUG - The Baton Rouge Linux User Group Visit http://www.brlug.net for more information. Send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to change your subscription information. ================================================
