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[Mega Man]

There is now a Live DVD available:
PS2 Live Linux DVD v4 NetSurf Unstable
This includes the development files needed for building NetSurf. For developing it is recommended to install it on the internal hard disc of a fat PS2.
It also contains a binary of NetSurf which is automatically started. This starts in 8 Bit color to get around the BGR problem. The program is terminated with the F12 key on the USB keyboard. A USB mouse and a USB keyboard is currently needed. This is working with VGA. PAL, NTSC, dtv0 and dtv1 were not working. dtv2 was one time working for me. I used this to record the last video.

The kernel parameter LOGINSCRIPT=win3 or LOGINSCRIPT=win2 is needed to disable the auto start of NetSurf. NetSurf can also be started in fluxbox or WindowMaker. It still uses SDL and has the same bugs.

The auto start of NetSurf is selected with one of the following kernel parameters:
LOGINSCRIPT=winns
LOGINSCRIPT=winns1024x768
LOGINSCRIPT=winns1280x1024
LOGINSCRIPT=winns1280x720
LOGINSCRIPT=winns1920x1080
LOGINSCRIPT=winns640x224
LOGINSCRIPT=winns640x240
LOGINSCRIPT=winns640x448
LOGINSCRIPT=winns640x480
LOGINSCRIPT=winns640x480x16
LOGINSCRIPT=winns720x480
LOGINSCRIPT=winns800x600
LOGINSCRIPT=winns800x600x16

This switches between the different resolutions and colors. 8 Bit color is default. The parameters are not tested. Someone need to test which resolution is working in which crtmode.

Most of the bugs should also appear on a normal Linux PC when NetSurf is build with framebuffer GUI. So most bugs can be fixed on a normal PC.

To build it, the following need to be downloaded and extracted to /home/adent:
netsurf-2.9-ps2.tgz

This is compiled as follows:

su adent
cd /home/adent
tar -xzf netsurf-2.9-ps2.tgz
cd netsurf-2.9
cd libnsfb-0.0.2
make TARGET=framebuffer
su
make TARGET=framebuffer install
exit
cd ..
make TARGET=framebuffer # error happens when linking nsfb.
cd netsurf-2.9/
export PKG_CONFIG_PATH=/usr/local/ssl/lib/pkgconfig/:../hubbub-0.1.2/build-Linux-framebuffer-release-lib-static/:../libparserutils-0.1.1/build-Linux-framebuffer-release-lib-static/:../libcss-0.1.2/build-Linux-framebuffer-release-lib-static/:../libnsgif-0.0.3/build-Linux-framebuffer-release-lib-static/:../libnsbmp-0.0.3/build-Linux-framebuffer-release-lib-static/:../libwapcaplet-0.1.1/build-Linux-framebuffer-release-lib-static/:../libnsfb-0.0.2/build-Linux-framebuffer-release-lib-static/
rm nsfb
make TARGET=framebuffer
cd ..
su
make TARGET=framebuffer install
exit
cd ..
netsurf -w 800 -h 600 -b 8 # Start NetSurf via SDL at 800x600 with 8 Bit colors (framebuffer or X11).

We need to check if we can get this on a smaller medium than a DVD.

[SkyNet]

I am really amazed at how quickly you done it MegaMan. I think you are genius at doing such stuff as linux related things especially on ps2 linux.
Well I downloaded livedvd, just the thing is that I do not have clean DVD discs now, so probably I will have to use RW...though it is not a good idea, but have no choice...
I just have to think how to start properly VGA-mode. Before I did it blindly, start console---choose GSM blindly from list of FMCB---turn on 640x480VGA---then turn on Kloader---and load LiveDVD.
But if to test high resolution in NetSurf----which one resolution I have to turn on in GSM in order the results could be correct?
Want to say that Web-Pages in NetSurf on video from Youtube----look amazing... PSX-Scene to my opinion looks properly. I think that NetSurf shows pages the way they should be shown.
Respect to everyone who is involved in this project-----Mega Man , DoctorXYZ, AKuHAK , mrjared123, DEv team of NetSurf , Admins and Moderators and everyone who is participating .....
NetSurf is Awesome......

[Mega Man]

You don't have to start kloader or Linux in VGA mode, it can be changed later when you are able to change the cable.
F2 changes to VGA mode in kernelloader.
Setcrtmode can switch to VGA mode in Linux. If the screen gets black in Linux after starting, you need to press F12 to quit netsurf. To restart you can run:
netsurf -b 8

[doctorxyz]

Mega Man,
You're the guy!
I'll test this ASAP.
BR,

[Mega Man]

PAL is working with LOGINSCRIPT=winns640x240. NTSC could also work with this configuration (maybe LOGINSCRIPT=winns640x224 is required). LOGINSCRIPT=winns640x480 looks bad in PAL and NTSC. The left and the right part of the screen is exchanged. This problem can be PS2 related, because this resolution is working with VGA.

Regarding the problems we need some input from the NetSurf developers. We need to know whether something will be fixed, because most bugs seem to be SDL related and not PS2 related. The biggest problem is the font. The same problem happened in debian 5.

[SkyNet]

MegaMan I was kind of busy those days----thats why I did not have time to talk to developers, I just add some screens of IRC-talk. Maybe a liitle bit later I will try to ask them...
but actually they said that there is no caret in framebuffer version, I think is because probably framebuffer version has only one window all the time---who knows but they said that it has to be implemented yet...

Please read third screenshot---there is answer for fonts.
we need to read docs/building netsurf how to turn on usage of freetype...
It will then look like here when freetype is used:
http://www.netsurf-browser.org/about...er-netsurf.png
during building of netsurf you need to make it use freetype fonts in order it to look properly, otherwise it will use an internal 6x16 bitmap font or 8x16...
Actually I feel myself like i am a Medium or Gate between NetSurf Devs and Psx-Scene----but I like to play this role... you just guys question questions in more detailed manner---so I will know how properly to ask questions---because I want to have good relationships with NetSurf Devs---they the only ones we have got.....

[doctorxyz]

Mega Man,

Unhappily I wasn't able to make "NetSurf on PS2 Live DVD v4" (ps2linux_live_v4_pal_small_no_modchip.7z) work on my PS2 Slim SCPH-79001 US (BIOS v2.20) NTSC USA Console + Matrix Infinity v1.93.

Should I wait for an NTSC modchip release?
Or am I expected to make some tweaks on ISO image / INIT files? In case of being this later scenario please give some directions when possible okay.

(Please take in account that there is no hurry on this request from mine)

[mrjared123]

Mega Man, that WAS quick!!! Does the Linux Live DVD work with my SCPH-75001? Also, what do I need to run it? I have Free McBoot but no modchips.

[Mega Man]

The Live DVD v4 should run all models including the same bugs in NetSurf.

The difference between v3 and v4 are the following files:
README.TXT
DISC.BIN
If you want to create a different version. Just copy these file from v4 on an old v3 disc. You need to make sure to build it correctly. The file system must be at least UDF for modchips.

[doctorxyz]

Unhappily I wasn't able to build it correctly... Believe me, I tried several approaches on several OS before asking you this.
Well, If someone could upload this somewhere I would be grateful.
Another possibility is someone give me the guidelines on using tools on Ubuntu or Windows 7 32 Bits.... I prefer an updated tutorial since the usual ones and the related tools Apache3 and CDVDGen aren't working for me... They're based on WinXP 32 Bits... And even on my WinXP VM they aren't working.
Remembering that all I would like is... to use NetSurf on my PS2 Slim SCPH-79006 HK NTSC BIOS rev2.30 with Thunder Pro II Gold Edition Modchip.