Differences from a regular Linux distribution

Since all Playstation 2 systems are identical, every Playstation 2 Linux install is the exact same. No need to worry about incompatible hardware, or if the Linux kernel supports your particular graphics card or motherboard.

The physical size of the entire Linux system is quite tiny and does not require a large amount of resources or space to use. All you need is a Playstation 2, and the Linux kit (plus a Sync On Green monitor to perform the installation). The total cost for everything should be around $400 USD, which is quite affordable considering what you would pay for a comparable PC setup.

The Playstation 2 Linux distribution is based on Kondara Linux 5.2, which is subsequently based on RedHat Linux 5.2. Although this makes the PS2 Linux distribution quite outdated, there are several efforts to provide updated RPMs for the system.