Linux for PlayStation 2 (or PS2 Linux) was a kit released by
Sony Computer Entertainment in 2002 that allows the
PlayStation 2 console to be used as a
personal computer. It included a
Linux-based
operating system, a USB
keyboard and
mouse, a
VGA adapter, a PS2 network adapter (
Ethernet only), and a 40 GB
hard disk drive (HDD). An 8 MB memory card is required; it must be
formatted during installation, erasing all data previously saved on it, though afterwards the remaining space may be used for savegames. It is strongly recommended that a user of Linux for PlayStation 2 have some basic knowledge of Linux before installing and using it, due to the command-line interface for installation.