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  • plaintruth123
     
    Level 11
    Atomic Punk
    Posts: 34
    Nov 30, 2007 6:33 pm PT

    This is a very simple guide that will teach you how to Install Ubuntu linux on the PS3 and to get more out of your powerful system .

    Getting Started

    Firstly, Download the Official PS3 Ubuntu Linux 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon ISO file and burn it to CD (It is recommended you use a download manager).

    NOTE: You will have to manually setup the partitions during the setup, else the entire system will lock up during the setup wizard. When manually setting up the partitions, select 10GB for the main partition and setup the rest to be used for the swap area (i.e. filesystem type SWAP). You may well find that the Other OS partition (which appears as sda in the installer) has no partition table, in which case you will need to let the installer create one. This is fine and doesn't overwrite the real partition table on the PS3 disk (sda is a virtual disk created by the PS3 for Other OSes)

    Prepare the PlayStation 3

    WARNING: These next operations WILL ERASE EVERYTHING on your PlayStation 3. Be sure to back up the data that you want to restore later once you've formatted the PlayStation 3 hard drive (i.e. your game save data, configuration data, etc.).

    At this point you will have a complete desktop session of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, or Edubuntu running off the CD on your PlayStation 3. From here you may choose to do a hard drive installation. Just double-click on the"Install" icon and a wizard will guide you through the setup process.

    Booting Back to the XMB

    To boot back into the PlayStation 3 XMB, you must be at the kboot prompt. At the prompt, type "boot-game-os".

    e.g. kboot: boot-game-os

    An alternative in case the above doesn't work is to turn off the PlayStation 3. Then hold down the power button on the PS3 until the PS3 beeps twice. The PS3 will boot into the XMB and prompt you to choose the default video setting.

    Playing Blu-Ray Films

    It should be possible to play Blu Ray film under Linux in a manner similar to HD DVD (which shares the same ineffective DRM restrictions). See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/BluRayAndHDDVD Bluray and HD DVD.

    And Thats All Folks!!! Enjoy

    Source: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PlayStation_3
    http://community.eu.playstation.com/showthread.php?t=145794

    Date: 30/11/2007

    For more instructions and user support visit:
    http://psubuntu.com/
    http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=316047
    http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/512082
    http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/osinstall.html

    This is a very simple guide that will teach you how to Install Ubuntu linux on the PS3 and to get more out of your powerful system :D.

    Getting Started

    Firstly, Download the Official PS3 Ubuntu Linux 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon ISO file and burn it to CD (It is recommended you use a download manager).

    NOTE: You will have to manually setup the partitions during the setup, else the entire system will lock up during the setup wizard. When manually setting up the partitions, select 10GB for the main partition and setup the rest to be used for the swap area (i.e. filesystem type SWAP). You may well find that the Other OS partition (which appears as sda in the installer) has no partition table, in which case you will need to let the installer create one. This is fine and doesn't overwrite the real partition table on the PS3 disk (sda is a virtual disk created by the PS3 for Other OSes)

    Prepare the PlayStation 3

    WARNING: These next operations WILL ERASE EVERYTHING on your PlayStation 3. Be sure to back up the data that you want to restore later once you've formatted the PlayStation 3 hard drive (i.e. your game save data, configuration data, etc.).

    At this point you will have a complete desktop session of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, or Edubuntu running off the CD on your PlayStation 3. From here you may choose to do a hard drive installation. Just double-click on the"Install" icon and a wizard will guide you through the setup process.

    Booting Back to the XMB

    To boot back into the PlayStation 3 XMB, you must be at the kboot prompt. At the prompt, type "boot-game-os".

    e.g. kboot: boot-game-os

    An alternative in case the above doesn't work is to turn off the PlayStation 3. Then hold down the power button on the PS3 until the PS3 beeps twice. The PS3 will boot into the XMB and prompt you to choose the default video setting.

    Playing Blu-Ray Films

    It should be possible to play Blu Ray film under Linux in a manner similar to HD DVD (which shares the same ineffective DRM restrictions). See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/BluRayAndHDDVD Bluray and HD DVD.

    And Thats All Folks!!! Enjoy :P

    Source: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PlayStation_3
    http://community.eu.playstation.com/showthread.php?t=145794

    Date: 30/11/2007

    For more instructions and user support visit:
    http://psubuntu.com/
    http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=316047
    http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/512082
    http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/osinstall.html

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  • PS2Hawk
     
    Level 29
    Radiant Silvergun
    Posts: 4180
    Nov 30, 2007 7:11 pm PT
    I got yellow dog linux right now but I will try this, I can't get the ISO, do u have another link



    Last Finished:
    Uncharted-DF,COD4,Assassin'sCreed,R&CF:ToD, HS, LAIR,
    Sly 3, R6Vegas, RR7, GoW2, R&C(ps2), NG Sigma. Oblivion, MotorStorm.
    Now Playing PS2 Games: Fully upscaled to 1080p:
    Okami, Dragon Quest VIII, Bully.
    Now Playing PS3 Games:
    Call of Duty 4, WarHawk, FolkLore.

    I got yellow dog linux right now but I will try this, I can't get the ISO, do u have another link
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  • teebeenz
     
    Level 25
    Defias Brotherhood
    Posts: 4362
    Nov 30, 2007 7:39 pm PT
    You might want to add that unless you know linux its best to stay away from linux as it is NOT for average joes.
    You might want to add that unless you know linux its best to stay away from linux as it is NOT for average joes.
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  • deebo_x
     
    Level 33
    Goombella
    Posts: 929
    Nov 30, 2007 9:27 pm PT
    I tried ubuntu and it was ok I uninstalled it and installed yellow dog, and I like the overall look and functionallity better, but for some reason runs much better than ubuntu and works well with my tv at 720p I had the hardest time trying to get ubuntu to work past 480p and had to settle for 576p which sucked. So in my opinion yellow dog is overall much better.

    I tried ubuntu and it was ok I uninstalled it and installed yellow dog, and I like the overall look and functionallity better, but for some reason runs much better than ubuntu and works well with my tv at 720p I had the hardest time trying to get ubuntu to work past 480p and had to settle for 576p which sucked. So in my opinion yellow dog is overall much better.
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  • ATKisNeat
     
    Level 23
    Super Bagman
    Posts: 345
    Nov 30, 2007 9:49 pm PT
    What does it do for your ps3?
    What does it do for your ps3?
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  • plaintruth123
     
    Level 11
    Atomic Punk
    Posts: 34
    Dec 1, 2007 3:07 pm PT
    PS2Hawk wrote:
    I got yellow dog linux right now but I will try this, I can't get the ISO, do u have another link


    Sorry about that, here is another link

    http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/releases/gutsy/release/ubuntu-7.10-desktop-powerpc+ps3.iso


    teebeenz wrote:
    You might want to add that unless you know linux its best to stay away from linux as it is NOT for average joes.


    Thats true, only try installing this if you have experience with installing operating systems.


    deebo_x wrote:
    I tried ubuntu and it was ok I uninstalled it and installed yellow dog, and I like the overall look and functionallity better, but for some reason runs much better than ubuntu and works well with my tv at 720p I had the hardest time trying to get ubuntu to work past 480p and had to settle for 576p which sucked. So in my opinion yellow dog is overall much better.


    I havent had a chance to run Yellow Dog Linux. YDL is officially supported by Sony, so it only makes sense it would have some advantages over other distros. However i personally believe you can play about with Ubuntu abit more and it is easier to use if your new to Linux.

    ATKisNeat wrote:
    What does it do for your ps3?


    Adds more features like being able to play RM, WMV, QUICKTIME, AVI FILES. Run files that PS3 would otherwise not detect. View webpages that the Sony web browser cannot render using Mozilla Firefox. Create and print Word Documents etc. Have one machine that can do it all really (a PC and Media Centre in one).
    [QUOTE="PS2Hawk"]I got yellow dog linux right now but I will try this, I can't get the ISO, do u have another link[/QUOTE]

    Sorry about that, here is another link

    http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/releases/gutsy/release/ubuntu-7.10-desktop-powerpc+ps3.iso


    [QUOTE="teebeenz"]You might want to add that unless you know linux its best to stay away from linux as it is NOT for average joes.[/QUOTE]

    Thats true, only try installing this if you have experience with installing operating systems.


    [QUOTE="deebo_x"]I tried ubuntu and it was ok I uninstalled it and installed yellow dog, and I like the overall look and functionallity better, but for some reason runs much better than ubuntu and works well with my tv at 720p I had the hardest time trying to get ubuntu to work past 480p and had to settle for 576p which sucked. So in my opinion yellow dog is overall much better.[/QUOTE]

    I havent had a chance to run Yellow Dog Linux. YDL is officially supported by Sony, so it only makes sense it would have some advantages over other distros. However i personally believe you can play about with Ubuntu abit more and it is easier to use if your new to Linux.

    [QUOTE="ATKisNeat"]What does it do for your ps3?[/QUOTE]

    Adds more features like being able to play RM, WMV, QUICKTIME, AVI FILES. Run files that PS3 would otherwise not detect. View webpages that the Sony web browser cannot render using Mozilla Firefox. Create and print Word Documents etc. Have one machine that can do it all really (a PC and Media Centre in one).
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  • PS2Hawk
     
    Level 29
    Radiant Silvergun
    Posts: 4180
    Dec 3, 2007 1:56 pm PT

    is there a guide to get every type of video running, the ones you mentioned ? I installed VLC and it doesnot play WMV files

    Thanks



    Last Finished:
    Uncharted-DF,COD4,Assassin'sCreed,R&CF:ToD, HS, LAIR,
    Sly 3, R6Vegas, RR7, GoW2, R&C(ps2), NG Sigma. Oblivion, MotorStorm.
    Now Playing PS2 Games: Fully upscaled to 1080p:
    Okami, Dragon Quest VIII, Bully.
    Now Playing PS3 Games:
    Call of Duty 4, WarHawk, FolkLore.

    is there a guide to get every type of video running, the ones you mentioned ? I installed VLC and it doesnot play WMV files

    Thanks

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  • rounder617
     
    Level 26
    Cyber-Lip
    Posts: 354
    Jan 4, 2008 6:22 pm PT
    can u download pc games on it
    can u download pc games on it
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  • teebeenz
     
    Level 25
    Defias Brotherhood
    Posts: 4362
    Jan 4, 2008 7:17 pm PT
    rounder617 wrote:
    can u download pc games on it


    You can download them, just not play them
    [QUOTE="rounder617"]can u download pc games on it[/QUOTE] You can download them, just not play them :)
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  • teebeenz
     
    Level 25
    Defias Brotherhood
    Posts: 4362
    Jan 4, 2008 7:17 pm PT
    PS2Hawk wrote:

    is there a guide to get every type of video running, the ones you mentioned ? I installed VLC and it doesnot play WMV files

    Thanks



    Use mplayer. There is a PS3 version available.
    [QUOTE="PS2Hawk"]

    is there a guide to get every type of video running, the ones you mentioned ? I installed VLC and it doesnot play WMV files

    Thanks

    [/QUOTE] Use mplayer. There is a PS3 version available.
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  • Mecha_Frieza
     
    Level 16
    Magician Lord
    Posts: 919
    Jan 8, 2008 12:48 am PT

    l followed an online guide and it was going good until this happened prior to installation.

    cp: read error: input/output error
    Ubuntu PS3 KBoot Loader

    No default root fs was found, or one was found and it didn't contain a message: config file.

    If no rootfs was found you can enter the shell here with 'sh'. Exiting will return you to this prompt. In the shell you can mount your rootfs as /nnt/root/.

    Reasons this may have happened include:

    - No drive with a rootfs was actually found.
    - Your rootfs does not have the correct volume label of "/"
    - Your rootfs is corrupt (use the rescue cd to fix this)."

    After that it says kboot: and when I press enter it just keeps skipping another line.

    And Install is invalid... can someone help me out?

    PSN: Lord_Frieza

    l followed an online guide and it was going good until this happened prior to installation.

    cp: read error: input/output error
    Ubuntu PS3 KBoot Loader

    No default root fs was found, or one was found and it didn't contain a message: config file.

    If no rootfs was found you can enter the shell here with 'sh'. Exiting will return you to this prompt. In the shell you can mount your rootfs as /nnt/root/.

    Reasons this may have happened include:

    - No drive with a rootfs was actually found.
    - Your rootfs does not have the correct volume label of "/"
    - Your rootfs is corrupt (use the rescue cd to fix this)."

    After that it says kboot: and when I press enter it just keeps skipping another line.

    And Install is invalid... can someone help me out?

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  • winner-ps3
     
    Level 24
    I Feel Asleep!!
    Posts: 2191
    Jan 8, 2008 1:13 am PT

    ATKisNeat wrote:
    What does it do for your ps3?

    it turns ur ps3 into a fully functional pc!

    [QUOTE="ATKisNeat"]What does it do for your ps3?[/QUOTE]

    it turns ur ps3 into a fully functional pc!

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  • mbrockway
     
    Level 22
    Blaster Master
    Posts: 2628
    Jan 8, 2008 1:25 am PT
    Does this version have the updated kernel that gives it access to the ps3's wifi? That was the only reason I went with YDL 5.0.1 last time.
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    PSN id - Brock757 PS3 needs more RPGs from third party developers Petition

    Now Playing: PS3 - Demon Souls; PC - Dragon Age: Origins

    Owned: DS Lite, PS3 (60gb) 320gb, PS3 Slim 320gb, PSP 32gbx2, 360 Arcade 120gb, MSI GT725.

    Does this version have the updated kernel that gives it access to the ps3's wifi? That was the only reason I went with YDL 5.0.1 last time.
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  • khalid_b
     
    Level 24
    I Feel Asleep!!
    Posts: 628
    Jan 8, 2008 1:44 am PT
    with this installed is it possible to play .mkv files?
    with this installed is it possible to play .mkv files?
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  • mbrockway
     
    Level 22
    Blaster Master
    Posts: 2628
    Jan 8, 2008 2:03 am PT
    I can play them using VLC on YDL, Ubuntu shouldn't be any different as long as you follow a guide. It'd probably be even easier with apt-get. Not like YUM-ex is that hard though.
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    PSN id - Brock757 PS3 needs more RPGs from third party developers Petition

    Now Playing: PS3 - Demon Souls; PC - Dragon Age: Origins

    Owned: DS Lite, PS3 (60gb) 320gb, PS3 Slim 320gb, PSP 32gbx2, 360 Arcade 120gb, MSI GT725.

    I can play them using VLC on YDL, Ubuntu shouldn't be any different as long as you follow a guide. It'd probably be even easier with apt-get. Not like YUM-ex is that hard though.
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  • ParadiseAwaits
     
    Level 13
    Toobin'
    Posts: 1410
    Jan 8, 2008 3:53 am PT

    Why would anyone want to install Linux on their PS3?

    What are the advantages?

    A system of capitalism presumes sound money, not fiat money manipulated by a central bank. Capitalism cherishes voluntary contracts and interest rates that are determined by savings, not credit creation by a central bank. - Dr. Ron Paul

    Why would anyone want to install Linux on their PS3?

    What are the advantages?

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  • teebeenz
     
    Level 25
    Defias Brotherhood
    Posts: 4362
    Jan 8, 2008 5:56 am PT
    ParadiseAwaits wrote:

    Why would anyone want to install Linux on their PS3?

    What are the advantages?



    Being able to do office work, email and such.
    [QUOTE="ParadiseAwaits"]

    Why would anyone want to install Linux on their PS3?

    What are the advantages?

    [/QUOTE] Being able to do office work, email and such.
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  • Mecha_Frieza
     
    Level 16
    Magician Lord
    Posts: 919
    Jan 8, 2008 9:10 am PT
    Can anyone help me out?
    PSN: Lord_Frieza
    Can anyone help me out?
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  • Mecha_Frieza
     
    Level 16
    Magician Lord
    Posts: 919
    Jan 8, 2008 3:14 pm PT

    BUMP

    PSN: Lord_Frieza

    BUMP

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