[FWD] PlayStation2+Linux

============================================================================== * Forwarded by Wladimir Bulchukey (500:95/462) * Region : RU.INFORMATICA (Informatics) * From: Boris Vlasenko, 2:6096/2.979 (12 Jun 03 00:14) * To: All, * Topic: PlayStation2+Linux ============================================================================== My respect, All! Taken from www.otstavnov.com PlayStation2+Linux=open computer platform Vadim Veshchezerov , Sergey Makarenkov 1. In terms of their computing capabilities, game consoles are not inferior most traditional computers. Already the PlayStation (1993) was superior to the then existing PC (PC386). The computing capabilities of the PlayStation2 are noticeably superior to the Pentium4. Unlike From other non-Intel architectures, this architecture has become truly massive. PlayStation has produced more than 60 million units. (and their release continues), PlayStation2 has already produced more than 20 million units and their production totals 4.5 million units. in quarter To turn it into a full-fledged computer, all that remains is to supplement it peripherals (all necessary interfaces are installed) and operating system. On Japanese market released full-fledged Linux - PlayStation2 version with full periphery. Options for using this PS2 option in large scale are being considered. projects (for example, the World Bank expects to supply about a million such set-top boxes for school education in Africa).2. Widespread distribution of PS2 as a full-fledged computer is hindered SONY's own policy. PlayStation2 (and its components) - completely closed architecture and information about is not disclosed to her. Admission of third-party companies to the development of programs and equipment for PS2 is accompanied by a very strict licensing procedure, actually putting the developer under the control of SONY. This is probably due to business - the model of game console manufacturers. The console itself is sold with zero profitability (often with a loss) and income comes from sales of games (and royalties from sales of games from independent developers). Even the aforementioned PS2 The Linux kit is produced in an extremely limited edition, and information about the methods There is no low-level programming in it. 3. During the RU.nix project, our company has almost completed the engineering analysis PlayStation2 and its components (Emotion Engine processor, graphics processor and I/O processor). A working version of Linux for PlayStation1 was created on this basis (this the development was considered experimental, the question of its wide replication has not been decided). A working version of the Linux kernel has now been created for PlayStation2 and the first distribution is expected to be released in the near future (although it does not yet fully support graphics). Early next yeara full version will be released, supporting all computing and graphics Possibility of set-top boxes and a number of additional devices. 4. We invite other companies to cooperation. Using RU.nix provides the following advantages: * PlayStation2 and its derivative systems - the first mass (and cheap) non-Wintel is a platform with good development prospects. *Backward compatibility is supported between PlayStation and PlayStation2. The same is promised in the future (with the advent of PlayStation3). * RU.nix is implemented without the use of SONY materials and is free from deductions in its favor. There is also judicial practice - SONY lost all processes against similar development companies in the USA. * SDK and game developer kits expected to be released within RU.nix will be sold noticeably cheaper and will not involve complex procedures licensing and control (as well as royalties from sales). * For small Russian developers, special conditions and prices. ================================================================================ Don't slaughter the cash cow that lays golden eggs, All...! Kirill, don’t choke on your French rolls ;-)). With the best - Wlodek # wlblack(@)newmail.ru # http://wlodeks.narod.ru [ZX] [500:95/462@ZXNet] [2:5016 Forever] [Golyanovo] [Old Russians]