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noquarter · Joined: 23 Jul 2006 Posts: 17

Hi I'm new over here so forgive me if this is a noob question:)I need to know if there is a way to install linux on the ps2 without the official kit.I have final fantasy XI and the harddrive.Hope this question doesn't violate any rules.

ooPo · Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 12:52 pm Post subject:

The short answer is no.

The long answer is that while downloading and running linux itself would be legal, the only (known) port of the linux kernel to the PS2 runs inside an environment called the RTE, which is only found on the ps2linux boot disc. This RTE is owned by Sony and cannot be legally redistributed effectively blocking you from doing so without having bought the kit.

noquarter · Joined: 23 Jul 2006 Posts: 17

Well, that really sucks especially since I can't buy it anymore guess the only way to go is modchip.Thanx for the reply

ooPo · Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:30 am Post subject:

Going with a modchip to run ps2linux is no different than using a modchip to play pirated games. There's a very high chance this is illegal in whichever country you're from.

May I suggest looking on ebay or trying to track down a used copy instead?

noquarter · Joined: 23 Jul 2006 Posts: 17

Sorry about that I had no idea.Not used to linux being anything but free ,I apologize.
I'd like to try some homebrew though.

ooPo · Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:30 am Post subject:

Good news, then.

You'll find that little to no homebrew on this site requires ps2linux. We provide software to create homebrew programs that run on the ps2 natively.

Ixar · Joined: 26 Sep 2006 Posts: 11

For information you may buy the RTE on sony's linux website for 25 Euros.

Ixar