[mythtv] XBox (or PS2) - MythTV

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Wed Feb 5 12:30:52 EST 2003


The problem is that if Linux gets out for free on both these platforms,
it will be very easy to make games.  Both these boxes are sold at a loss 
and if Sony/MS do not make money from their developer networks, 
they are screwed.


> 
> 
> 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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