[Gllug] Playstation 2 Linux

[honos]

honos wrote:

> Ian Scott wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Anyone have any experience of using linux on the PS2.
>>
>> Basically, I have a PS2 downstairs, and would like to have a PC that 
>> I can run downstairs when kids are asleep - but the other half 
>> wouldn't be keen on another box in the lounge.
>>
>> Does anyone know how well it works on a normal PAL TV - is it useable 
>> like this?
>>
>> Ian
>>
> Hi Ian,
>
> I've just got one for myself to do some work on it, unless u use it 
> for game programming specific to P2 I'd suggest to buy a box from ebay 
> at the same price as the linux kit.
>
> It's nice but slow in X11/twm, firefox 4 example is already using 
> 80/90% of RAM just to view pages ...there are of course other browsers 
> but with only 32Mb RAM the machine is a bit of a dog, u cannot boot it 
> from HD but need to load 8MB memory card (other costs if u keep one 
> for this task only) and also the CD everytime (that's my personal 
> opinion)
>
> Nowadays u can get a Pentium I or II under £100/150 (price of Linux 
> kit) with better performances or what about a small laptop if the wife 
> doesn't like to much hardware laying around!
>
> honos
>
Sorry meant box = PC

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