so i got a hard drive and wanna know
 

what ever happened to free linux kit for ps2 users did that go south because sony made it official?

No its still there. It's called Black Rhino Linux. You can still download it...

Infact, here's the link to the download and install instructions:
http://blackrhino.xrhino.com/main.php?page=download

thanks alot. i really really appreciate the link.
i could'nt find this last night for the life of me.every page i kept getting was a official pay $150 or something like that.
(update)
well unfortunatly that app is for ps2 linux kit already installed.
i can't beleive i have to pay $200 for a keyboard,hd,mouse,monitor cable and of course linux!
they should have linux free for those who already have all that stuff.