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Title: Linux for PlayStation


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 SCEs 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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