Still trying to boot Linux

uglinux · Post by **uglinux** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:25 am

I've been recently given a PS2 (v. 4) that plays all formats (PS1, PS2, DVD movies) fine, but when I put in a PS2Linux DVD, I get a disk read error. I've cleaned the lens and have moved the gear/cog/doohickey, but still have had no joy.

I've got a USB keyboard connected, I'm booting to NTSC so I've mashed down the <Sel><R1> till my thumbs hurt, the mc is a genuine Sony card, so I'm pretty sure I'm holding my mouth right (tongue out to the side <G>).

Any other suggestions? Think my distro is bad?

Jack

J.F. · Post by **J.F.** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 5:59 am

Have you tried cleaning the linux disc? If it reads other discs fine, maybe it's not the lens that's dirty, but the disc giving the error. If it has a big scratch, you might need to use a disc repair kit. If all else fails, I know from visiting the Sony PS2 Linux Forum that Sony keeps a few linux discs in reserve to replace ones that go bad for customers. You might try getting on the Sony PS2 Linux forum for this problem.

JorDy · Post by **JorDy** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:35 pm

i thought scea has stoped pushing out ps2linux im hoping that doesnt happen in eu as i want one and im broke at the moment

AnTiX · Post by **AnTiX** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 2:34 am

Thats what I also thought Jordy.

J.F. · Post by **J.F.** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:30 pm

SCEA has stopped distributing PS2Linux, but the SCEA rep on the PS2Linux forum has helped a few people replace their linux disc. Like I said, they have a FEW in reserve as replacements for customers.