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Installing Linux (BlackRhino) on a PS2

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Linux for PlayStation 2 (or PS2 Linux) is a kit released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2002 that allows the PlayStation 2 console to be used as a personal computer. It included a Linux-based operating system, a USB keyboard and mouse, a VGA adapter, a PS2 network adaptor (Ethernet only), and a 40 GB hard disk drive (HDD). An 8 MB memory card is required; it must be formatted during installation, erasing all data previously saved on it, though afterwards the remaining space may be used for savegames. It is strongly recommended that a user of Linux for PlayStation 2 have some basic knowledge of Linux before installing and using it, due to the command-line interface for installation.

via wikipedia | Linux for PlayStation 2


Tutorials & Guides Compilation


[Tutorial] How to Install Linux on a PS2 without Sony's Offical Linux Kit (via kernelloader.sourceforge.net)

[Guide] Huge PS2 Linux Newbie FAQ (via ps2linux.no-ip.info)

[PDF] PS2 Slim + Blackrhino Linux using a Samba Share (via psx-scene.com)


Frequently Asked Questions



How much space is taken up on the HDD if you install everything?

Exactly 660 MB


Is there any documentation or manuals about linux for PS2?

Yes look at file:/usr/docs.





Last updated:
November 4, 2019