I'm new hear, but I think I have a cool idea. I have a ps2 linux kit, and was wondering, what if someone making a ps2 portable just added a usb keyboard, they could make it into a ps2 laptop! I think its almost as cool as the Atari laptop project that was put up on the main site.
What does everyone else think?
Of course, I'm mostly a software hacker, so I don't have the skills to construct such a device!
ps2 linux laptop idea
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dracolacertae
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Re: ps2 linux laptop idea
It will be huge and Linux kits are rare and very expensive.dracolacertae wrote:I'm new hear, but I think I have a cool idea. I have a ps2 linux kit, and was wondering, what if someone making a ps2 portable just added a usb keyboard, they could make it into a ps2 laptop! I think its almost as cool as the Atari laptop project that was put up on the main site.
What does everyone else think?
Of course, I'm mostly a software hacker, so I don't have the skills to construct such a device!
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Sparkfist
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Yeah but the one thing the Linux Kits have that make them wortht the money is the developement software.
As for making the PS2 a laptop. Theoteticly yes, you'd have to do some redesiging with a slim so that you can access the DVD-Rom easily. Also as a touchpad might not work, go with the old Powerbook 150 trackball idea.
If you think it's possible start planning it out.
As for making the PS2 a laptop. Theoteticly yes, you'd have to do some redesiging with a slim so that you can access the DVD-Rom easily. Also as a touchpad might not work, go with the old Powerbook 150 trackball idea.
If you think it's possible start planning it out.
vskid wrote:Nerd = likes school, does all their homework, dies if they don't get 100% on every assignment
Geek = likes technology, dies if the power goes out and his UPS dies too
I am a geek.
don't forget that a pstwo does not have an easily addable hardrive
(about 40 wires to solder...)
I know linux technically doesn't need a hardisc but i would be more useful
Also consider if you buy a larger screen it WILL COST MORE the laptop idea sounds very cool and very doable but WILL BE EXPENSIVE
GOOD LUCK THOUGH!!!!!
(about 40 wires to solder...)
I know linux technically doesn't need a hardisc but i would be more useful
Also consider if you buy a larger screen it WILL COST MORE the laptop idea sounds very cool and very doable but WILL BE EXPENSIVE
GOOD LUCK THOUGH!!!!!
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Sparkfist
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The Linux version for the PS2 isn't self bootable, you do have to install it. As for the hard drive, compactflash/micro-drive 8GB for only $159. Combine that with a CF > IDE adapter you can keep the size small. As for a screen, go with something like what Ben did for his Atari 800 Laptop, use an 8" LCD tv.
vskid wrote:Nerd = likes school, does all their homework, dies if they don't get 100% on every assignment
Geek = likes technology, dies if the power goes out and his UPS dies too
I am a geek.
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