I started off, using the full linux kit... you can get it from me... aswell as sourceforge or the offical ps2-linux site....
From
www.playstation.com or just follow the link
http://stargate.ukscifi.net/servers/you can locate the Blackrhino folder with the current linux image...
you can chat to me about this anytime on irc.ukscifi.net, my Nick is Seti
I`m working on it now so it will only boot to UAE, only using what is really needed from the linux shell...
I`ll keep you upto date..