Playstation 3 and Yellow Dog Linux Coexisting Wth Linux (See FAQ in Discription)

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The video shows how relatively quick and easy it is to switch between the Sony XMB and Yellow Dog Linux. This is for individuals who wonder if Linux is safe for the PS3 and if the two can coexist happily.

FAQ:

Q: Is Linux on your ps3 safe?
A: Yes, its a safe and supported
by sony.

Q: Can installing linux mess up your ps3?
A: linux is not allowed to touch the Sony OS and runs in virtualization. So no it cant mess up your ps3.

Q: What does it cost?
A: Its free

Q: Is it difficult to switch between the two?
A: I hope after seeing the video you realize its not.

Q: Do I need a keyboard and mouse?
A: Yes you'll need a USB keyboard & Mouse.

Q: Do I need a HDTV?
A: No but for best results a HDTV or widescreen computer monitor is recommended.

Q: Does wifi work?
A: wifi works fine in yellow dog linux.

Q: Can I use the my 6A and or DS3?
A: Yes both are supported by yellow dog linux.

Q: Can I use WINE on PS3 linux?
A: Wine only works on x86 processors the Cell is a PPC processor. So no wine wont work. If you want to use win apps then Qemu is your best bet.

Q: Can I run PC games?
A: Only if they support software rendering. Sony restricts access to the RSX and opengl in linux. PC games up to Quake II will run.

Q: where can I get it, how do I install it?
A: see my guide for starters

Q: What can I do with linux on the PS3?
A: See my other videos below.

See my guide and try YDL6 on your PS3;
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/2/23/813212/yellowdoglinux.txt

Song;
Nine Inch Nails - Ghosts 29

Game;
Super Mario World (snes)

Emulator;
Snes9x GTK 1.51

see also;

PS3 running SNES, Genesis, TG-16, nes, DOOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqP_NXN3-ak

PS3 running MAME;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q24AXU0o3I8

PS3 running GBA, GBC, NEOGEO, SMS, GG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO5Oukbq1Qk

PS3 emulators and the bluetooth dualshock;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNhH7hLnYbo

PS3 streaming shoutcast;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSjv0hgUdGA

PS3 watching youtube in linux;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqkB_oOjK10

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Playstation 3 and Yellow Dog Linux Coexisting Wth Linux (See FAQ in Discription)

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  • do you have always ...

    do you have always a stable framerate ?

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    Damn! Good thing I installed a 160 GB.

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    10GB

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    Does this take up a lot of space on the PS3 HDD?

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  • with ydl linux you ...

    with ydl linux you dont have to go back to kboot to get to the game os. In ydl its a icon in the program menu. you can of course do a similar command at kboot if you want to. you have both options by default with ydl with ubuntu you only have one.

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