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Linux for PlayStation® 2

Linux for PlayStation® 2. Adam Bertsch Sony Computer Entertainment, America. Background. SCE is responsible for PlayStation® SCE Research and Development http://playstation2-linux.com Linux background CSU, Chico Sprint VA Linux Systems. What are SCE’s goals for Linux?.

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Linux for PlayStation® 2

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  1. Linux for PlayStation® 2 Adam Bertsch Sony Computer Entertainment, America

  2. Background • SCE is responsible for PlayStation® • SCE Research and Development • http://playstation2-linux.com • Linux background • CSU, Chico • Sprint • VA Linux Systems

  3. What are SCE’s goals for Linux? • Expose developers to PlayStation® • Investigate the uses of Linux on a game console • Respond to consumer demand • Allow game enthusiasts to create game content for the PlayStation® 2

  4. Kit Contents • Linux (for PlayStation® 2) software 1.0 • Monitor Cable Adaptor (for PlayStation® 2)(with Audio Connectors) • Internal Hard Disk Drive (40GB)(for PlayStation® 2) • Network Adaptor (Ethernet Only)(for PlayStation® 2) [10/100 Base-T] • USB Keyboard (for PlayStation® 2) • USB Mouse (for PlayStation® 2)

  5. Additional Requirements • PlayStation® 2 Computer Entertainment System • Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation® 2) • Sync-on-Green Monitor (recommended)

  6. The Kernel • 2.2.1 MIPS • 2.2.18 USB • Binary device driver modules • xRhino and 2.2.19

  7. The Distro • Kondara (Red Hat 5) • Source-compatible • Not binary-compatible with x86 distros • Some updates from website • Linux for PlayStation® 2 Community • CFYC • Pressed-disc updates unlikely

  8. Hardware • Emotion Engine • MIPS R5900 • Vector Units • Graphics Synthesizer • I/O Processor* • Sound Processing Unit* • 32MB RAM * No full access

  9. Potential Uses • Software Development • Games • Development tools • Productivity apps • Home entertainment appliance • Digital music • Digital video • Cluster applications • Scientific computing • Graphics processing

  10. Licensing Issues • DVD 1 – SCE Proprietary • Boot Loader • Runtime Environment • Hardware Manuals • DVD 2 – GPL / Various • Linux for PlayStation® 2 software

  11. Where can I get one? • http://us.playstation.com • Purchase – Hardware • $199

  12. Live Demos • X11 • Mp3 jukebox • Video for Linux • Vector Unit Demo Competition

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