Linux For Europe News

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) will release the Linux Kit for the PlayStation2 in May 2002, targeted towards the Linux community in Europe. <br /> <br /> Since the launch of PlayStation 2, Sony Computer Entertainment has received numerous requests from members of the Linux community to enable Linux programs to run on PlayStation 2. In response to these requests, the Linux Beta Version Kit was made available to approximately 7,900 enthusiasts in Japan in July 2001. Worldwide requests for the Linux kit to be made available outside Japan have continued, and over 9,000 Linux users responded to an SCEE online questionnaire, saying that they would buy the kit if it were available. In response to this movement, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe will now release Linux to support the Linux user community across the PAL territories. <br /> <br /> The Linux Kit comprises an internal 40 Gb Hard Disk Drive, a high-speed Network Adapter (100 BASE-T Ethernet), two Linux installment discs (DVD-ROM), and a Monitor Cable Adaptor, with audio connectors, for display on computer monitors. A high-resolution computer display is assumed as the graphics output; standard output being XGA (1024 x 768 dots). With this kit, users can not only run the wide variety of computer applications written for the Linux operating system, but can also create original programs and applications designed to run on Linux. <br /> <br /> More details on the product, together with community based features, images and information on where to source the Linux Kit (for PlayStation 2) will be released on SCEE's technology site <a href=http://www.technology.scee.net>www.technology.scee.net</a> as soon as they become available. <br /> <br /> <b>Product Information</b <br /> <br /> <b>Product Name:</b> Linux Kit (for PlayStation® 2): LDTL-00004 <br /> <b>Suggest Retail Price:</b> Euros: 249 ~ £150 (excluding VAT and shipping) <br /> <b>Release Date:</b> May 2002 <br /> <b>Kit consists of: </b> <br /> Network Adapter (Ethernet): SCPH-10350E <br /> 40 Gb Internal Hard Disk Drive (for PlayStation2): SCPH-20401E <br /> Monitor Cable Adaptor (for PlayStation 2) (with audio connectors): SCPH-10320E <br /> DVD discs (2), containing Linux installation and run time discs, <br /> USB keyboard: SCPH-10240E <br /> USB mouse: SCPH-10230E <br /> Technical documentation and software manual <br />