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 and source code 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
V12 and higher
SCPH-70000 - slim PSTwo
NTSC USB only working with Linux kernel patch
V15 and higher
SCPH-77004 - slim PSTwo
PAL USB only working with Linux kernel patch, network not working


Software Compatibility

Software Type Status Link
Sony's Linux (for Playstation 2)
Linux 2.2
Commerical Linux distribution working Shop
Sony BB Navigator Kernel
Linux 2.4.17_mvl21
Operating System Kernel working Download
Blackrhino Free Linux Distribution (Debian) working Website
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

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