[mythtv] XBox (or PS2) - MythTV

Jason Ramey webmaster at permutation.org
Wed Feb 5 15:14:26 EST 2003


Unfortunately, no. I was very interested in the PS2 Linux distro until I saw 
the pricetag. In it's favor, it does come with a 40 gig drive, mouse, keyboard, 
and monitor adapter. Still doesn't offset it quite enough, IMO.

-- 
Jason Ramey
webmaster at permutation.org

On Wed, 5 Feb 2003 at 15:03:15, Mubashir Cheema wrote:

> I can download a free Linux distribution from xbox-linux.sf.net.
> Is there such a thing for Sony Playstation?
> 
> Last I looked at the Sony PS2 Linux kit, it was priced prohibitively at
> $200.  Has this changed recently?
> 
> -Cheema
> 
> > If you only plan to use this for a frontend, maybe a PS2 would be a
> > better platform considering Sony's embrace of Linux and Microsoft's
> > fear.  You can run Linux on a PS2 with Sony's blessing and it has
> > everything that an Xbox would have for a frontend, plus Firewire which
> > may come in handy for local storage or networking.
> > 
> > Michael
> > 
> > 
> > 
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