linux
Linux 2.2, 2.6, 3.x, 4.x and 5.x kernels for the PlayStation 2. (by frno7)
Funtuna-Fork
old FreeMcBoot package for ps2 models incompatible with system updates (by israpps)
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| 80 | 72 | |
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| 0.0 | 6.2 | |
| 2 months ago | 3 months ago | |
| C | C | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | GNU General Public License v3.0 or later |
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linux
Posts with mentions or reviews of linux.
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and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-05-15.
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When your PlayStation2 wants to run Gentoo as well
You don't really need to cross compile anymore thanks to this: https://github.com/frno7/linux/wiki/Installing-and-booting-PlayStation-2-Linux
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Firefox 1.5 on Playstation 2 - Photo taken February 22nd 2007
Best is to install on FAT PS2 HDD. Can be run from DVD on Slim PS2, and also installed to USB, and runs from SMB (network) with some initial setup effort. But really the best result is FAT PS2 and HDD. It will install alongside games, no need to reformat drives, just adding partitions to the existing game partitions.
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Has anyone tried porting modern Linux to the PS2?
The latest kernel that is working with a full system that I know about is a version of 2.6. Someone has been working on kernel 5.4, but I don't know much about it. (link) They mention that not many devices have been ported to work on the new kernel. They also mention the possibility of running Gentoo on the ps2. I doubt the possibility of running many modern programs due to the lack of resources the ps2 has. Because of the lack of resources, you are probably going to still have to run something that looks and acts like the older distros.
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Architecture of the Playstation 2
There is a work-in-progress port of the newer Linux 5.x kernel to the PS2: https://github.com/frno7/linux
- It's 2020: Linux Kernel Sees New Port To The Nintendo 64
Funtuna-Fork
Posts with mentions or reviews of Funtuna-Fork.
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What is the best way to play PS2 games?
It was very easy, first I burned freedvdboot (on a common DVD) and in a usb I put the installer (is the one that ends in .elf) and then I followed the steps that were on the screen and done. (Also my PS2 is chipped so I can boot straight from the memory card but if it is not your case you can boot it from the browser) I recommend you following a tutorial on YouTube if you find any problem during the installation
- ps2 slim scph 90004 date code 9B.. Installed funtuna on official magicgate mc. When starting funtuna i can see freemcboot logo then loud pop and nothing happens. I have a messiah 2 modchip installed and i have to disable it to run freedvdboot. Any advice or am i out of luck for this ps2?
What are some alternatives?
When comparing linux and Funtuna-Fork you can also consider the following projects:
FreeDVDBoot - PlayStation 2 DVD Player Exploit
CheatDevicePS2 - Game enhancer for PlayStation 2 similar to Action Replay, GameShark, and CodeBreaker. (No longer in development)
zen-kernel - Zen Patched Kernel Sources
wLaunchELF_ISR - Stable fork of the most famous file browser for Playstation 2
Fceumm-PS2 - FCEUmm-PS2
FreeMcBoot-Installer - Custom installers for Several versions of FreeMcBoot. A homebrew bootloader and launcher for PS2
sm64-port - DO NOT USE, USE ORGINAL. ISSUE FIXED. | PS2 Build. Fixing issues by following the instructions at: https://github.com/fgsfdsfgs/sm64-port/issues/77#issuecomment-1334127828. Also includes an iso builder(BETA) ;)
herebedragons - A basic 3D scene implemented with various engines, frameworks or APIs.