Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 ^^ It is pretty much Linux vs. Windows(Or, OS X for that matter). PS3 has nothing to do with it, as it is mere facilitating the hardware to have other OS on it. Well if one has big living room with huge LCD and nice comfy couch then, surfing on linux(ps3 installation) with wireless KB n mouse will definitely be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Yellow Dog Linux 6.0 for PS3 released Loveland (CA) – Terrasoft has released a new version of its Yellow Dog Linux (YDL) operating system, which includes a new kernel version as well as the E17 desktop environment. Terrasoft promises that YDL 6.0 will deliver “enterprise quality for the home user” as it is based on “CentOS with select Fedora 7 components”. The operating system is a solid upgrade for Playstation users over version 5.0.2, which used the Linux kernel 2.6.22 rc4. Now in version 2.6.23, the software supports the Playstation 3, Apple PowerPC G4 and G5 as well as IBM’s System p series JS2x, 510, 520 and 540. Included in the package are the desktops E17 and Gnome, with an option to run KDE; additionally, YDL 6.0 comes with Gnash, Ekiga VoIP, Pidgin IM/IRC, and the Fluendo (MP3) codec installer as well as the Cell SDK v3.0. Supported audio features include audio, 802.11b Airport auto-configuration (Extreme with manual configuration), Sony’s Sixaxis controller, as well as cellphone internet connections. Following the basic install, users can add the Firefox web browser, the Thunderbird email client, Open Office, gThumb and GIMP, RythmBox Music Player, games, multimedia applications, and “a suite of personal accessories,“ Terrasoft said. YDL 6.0 can be installed on top of the PS3’s GameOS and therefore enables PS3 users to run both YDL and the game platform. The basic toolset to partition the PS3’s hard drive is already included with the PS3. A manual how to install YDL on the PS3 can be found here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaztin Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Well this wld be really be good n ppl who hv waited 4 PS3 wld reap gud fruits...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Is it possible to install Linux on PS3 using wireless bluetooth keyboard and mouse? AFAIK it is not possible. Can anyone confirm or deny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I would like to repeat the question above once more in a different way. Is it possible to install a differnt OS in an external Hard drive connected to the PS3 and play PC games on it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I would like to repeat the question above once more in a different way. Is it possible to install a differnt OS in an external Hard drive connected to the PS3 and play PC games on it?? External harddrive, absolutely not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hojay Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 tried it - sucks. Too SLow. only decent if you like using a pretty slow computer. and when you install linux onto the ps3 - for some reason when you boot into the regular gameoS - your controllers don't work without their usb cables ! linux removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglymaggot Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 linux on ps3 is pretty cool esp if u need to watch a video that is not compatible with the ps3 n u can use vlc player so i think its a good idea but it could use some improvements ps i am using ubuntu on the ps3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somebody Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 is it possible to install another OS on the PS3 without formatting the hdd ? and how easy is it ? i have Ubuntu LiveCD, can i use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantz Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 ^^ I don't think you'd be able to install it without formatting the hdd, and moreover it would definitely require a special CD..the regular ubuntu CDs are meant for x86 or amd64 architectures, not for PS3's cell processor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somebody Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 ^^ i dont wanna format my hdd again since i did it only recently when i upgraded my ps3 hdd.... pita anyway, few ppl said it's slow and not that great, looks like i have to stick to my good ol' PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglymaggot Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 i guess u do but u can just delete installation of games u own that have a small update n back up the rest u can get an iso from the net or ubuntu main site as its freeware its all gud yup but it does run slow but its bearable so thats ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainhost Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 is it possible to install another OS on the PS3 without formatting the hdd ? and how easy is it ? i have Ubuntu LiveCD, can i use it? Yes you can use the ubuntu live cd to install linux on ps3 if it is for power pc, but i think you have ubuntu live cd for x86 architecture( personal computer architecture), its really easy to install linux on ps3, but you need to format harddrive, and need live cd for power pc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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