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Addict
03-07-2002, 07:17 AM
Well its finally available for pre-order.

This is a great move on Sony's part. This should help extend the life of the PS2. The kit they sell will add the ability to network your computer & connect to the internet via DSL/cable.

Here's what's in the kit:
Internal hard disc drive (for PlayStation 2) (HDD) with a 40 GB capacity
Network Adaptor (Ethernet) (for PlayStation 2) 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface
Computer Monitor Cable (for PlayStation 2) (with audio connectors)
USB Keyboard and Mouse (for PlayStation 2)
Linux (for PlayStation 2) version 1.0 software distribution on 2 DVD-ROM Discs
- DISC 1 contains the Runtime Environment and the PlayStation 2 System Manuals and is Sony Computer Entertainment Copyright material.
- DISC 2 contains the Software Packages to be installed. This is the main Linux distribution. Each software package has its own license.

Wonder if Microsoft will venture into something like this? Likely not a Linux based system, but perhaps a Windows CE system?
MORE INFO HERE (http://playstation2-linux.com)
Racing Rice
03-07-2002, 07:23 AM
Hmmm... Im going to have to look into this..:yes:
diligent_dave
03-07-2002, 11:26 AM
I heard about this a looong time ago it's going to be freaking awesome. I think Sony is trying to take over our lives. They want the ps2 to be the center of our entertainment systems, now they want it to be our computer, next they'll slab some usb cables on a portable stove and a mini-fridge...
Accord Man
03-07-2002, 11:56 AM
Very cool.. I know peeps who'll be getting it as soon as its available.
94_AcCoRd_EX
03-07-2002, 11:56 AM
Wow, that's pretty crazy. So will that kit also enhance gaming by allowing you to save to the hd, multiplayer with the broadband, etc?
ebpda9
03-07-2002, 01:50 PM
Originally posted by diligent_dave
I heard about this a looong time ago it's going to be freaking awesome. I think Sony is trying to take over our lives. They want the ps2 to be the center of our entertainment systems, now they want it to be our computer, next they'll slab some usb cables on a portable stove and a mini-fridge...

looks like you got it figured it out already ;)

i think it's a cool idea. at least it comes with support, not like majority of linux os-es. any linux gurus here ? it's been 3 months since i try to make red hat 7.2 work ;(
Addict
03-07-2002, 02:29 PM
Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
Wow, that's pretty crazy. So will that kit also enhance gaming by allowing you to save to the hd, multiplayer with the broadband, etc?

No the HD that's included will only allow for Linux & programs to be run. To actually save stuff to the drive from games you would need a different drive. Currently though no PS2 games use the hard drive.
Racing Rice
03-07-2002, 02:42 PM
dang.. that sucks...:rolleyes:
94_AcCoRd_EX
03-07-2002, 04:24 PM
Originally posted by Civic_Addict

Currently though no PS2 games use the hard drive.

Yeah, that's one thing that I like about the Xbox. I have the PS2 though, and to me it has the best games of all consoles right now.
Raver X
03-07-2002, 06:13 PM
MUARHARHARHARHAR, the fun im going to have with this :bandit:
94_AcCoRd_EX
03-07-2002, 08:29 PM
What do you guys think of the $200 price tag? Even though you get a whole lot, I think I'd have a hard time spending that on my PS2.
Addict
03-07-2002, 09:58 PM
Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
What do you guys think of the $200 price tag? Even though you get a whole lot, I think I'd have a hard time spending that on my PS2.

$200 towards a console or the car? Tough decision:rolleyes: