Playstation 2 Linux kernelloader (ps2dev)

Kernelloader is a bootloader for PS2 Linux and other PS2 operating systems. The current state is:
- Linux can be started. Graphic, USB, network, hard disc, game controllers and memory cards are working. CDVD can read PS1 CDs and PS2 DVDs.
You can put all files on a USB memory stick and load "kloader.elf" with Action Replay Media Player.
Then you select the kernel "vmlinux" from the USB stick.
You can also select the initrd "initrd.gz" from the USB stick.

Project page at sourceforge
Download at sourceforge

You should disable dmarelay.irx in the configuration when using other kernels.

More information for Playstation 2

FAQ

Why do I need it? Isn't Linux already available for Playstation 2?

Sony released a commerical loader for Linux years ago. The full source code was not released. You need to buy the DVDs. This is a free Open Source solution.

How can I install Linux on my Playstation 2?

Here is a description: How to install Linux on a hard disc.

Hardware Compatibility

Playstation 2 Model	Type	Status
V3 SCPH-30001	NTSC	working
V4 SCPH-30001	NTSC	working
V6 SCPH-30001 R	NTSC	working
V7 SCPH-39001	NTSC	working
V7 SCPH-39004	PAL	working
V9 SCPH-50001	NTSC	working
V10 SCPH-50004	PAL	working
V11 SCPH-5000?	PAL/NTSC	I am unsure if auto detection will detect fat PS2 or slim PSTwo. If ps2dev.irx and smaprpc.irx is automatically activated, please tell me your ROM version at: PS2DEV forum
V12 and higher SCPH-70000 - slim PSTwo	NTSC	USB only working with Linux kernel patch, network should work (at least since kernelloader 2.0, see SCPH-77004)
V15 and higher SCPH-77004 - slim PSTwo	PAL	USB only working with Linux kernel patch, network working since kernelloader 2.0 Linux kernel vmlinux_fat_and_slim_v1.gz is recommended.

Software Compatibility

Software	Type	Status	Link
Sony's Linux (for Playstation 2) Linux 2.2	Commerical Linux distribution	working	Website has been closed
Sony BB Navigator Kernel Linux 2.4.17_mvl21	Operating System Kernel	working	Download
Blackrhino	Free Linux Distribution (Debian)	working	Website has been closed
Updated Kernel Linux 2.4.17	Operating System Kernel	working	Download
NetBSD	Unix-Like Open Source Operating System	not working - rolling screen	Website
Redboot	Bootloader of ECOS	not working	Download