Yellow Dog Linux for PS3 Updated

Fishy Fingers - 404 days 4 hours ago

"YDL v6.1 will be available by the close of today via YDL.net Enhanced accounts purchased at the Fixstars Store " http://us.fixstars.com/stor...

Unless you have an account (paid) you wont be able to DL this yet, expect to wait a few weeks before there is a free download available.

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Dir_en_grey - 404 days 5 hours ago

I made space for Linux, but I just don't know which one is the best one to use. I'd like to browse the net, stream movies, listen to music as well as play roms.

Anybody w/ PS3 linux experience, any help would be appriciated.

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Mr Bun - 404 days 3 hours ago

I don't know for sure, but I hear that Ubuntu is the best version for the PS3

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rdch - 404 days 3 hours ago

Now that the XMB supports most video playback I find myself using linux on my ps3 less than I used to, but it is still useful for some things.. and good for linux hobbyists

It will still play more media formats than the XMB too... (though VLC)

You can also play music and films from network shares (streaming off your other computer)

You can't install MSN messenger but there are open source compatible ones that work well (like Pidgin)

You can also play quite a lot of games on it now like DOOM

If you want good net access it also has firefox included and it works well...
The best place for more info is at http://www.yellowdog-board....

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Oner - 403 days 22 hours ago

To Mr Bun and others undecided about which distro to go with here is some good information to read ~ http://www.ps3forums.com/sh...

I myself had the original Fedora Core 5 on my launch PS3 but when I got my second PS3 from a contest winning I did some research and found YLD 6 to be the all around best.

This is especially so for those who aren't familiar with Linux, plus the installation is SOOO easy! Everything I needed was on the DVD, no additional thumb drive, memory card or anything for the OtherOS installer this combined with the WiFi compatibility and overall great support from Terra Soft (now Fixstars) it's almost a no-brainer.

To give you an idea of how much easier when I originally did my launch PS3 it took over 6 HOURS to install but as with any new tech that is to be expected...the new YDL distro took all of maybe 45 minutes or so!

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Mr Bun - 404 days 2 hours ago

Nice link...Bubbles

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Oner - 403 days 22 hours ago

Nope. Unlike Sony's competitors you can do this with absolute permission to do so. Which is also why they encourage upgrading the PS3's HDD and allow the use of STANDARD USB peripherals! You can also use CD/DVD burners, printers, external HDD's and so much more within Linux....all legitimately & under FULL warranty!

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lil_krazzie - 404 days 1 hour ago

cool thanks. just thought it weird since most torrents are illegal things right. wouldnt it be kinda like sony is supporting or allowing illegal downloads with their system. and wouldnt they be able to track you easier

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PirateThom - 403 days 22 hours ago

Torrents are completely legal. The programs are legal, the torrent files are legal and some of the content is legal. A lot of people just use them for illegal downloading. :P

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lil_krazzie - 403 days 22 hours ago

lol pirate "some" nice

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Oner - 403 days 19 hours ago

Bu Buh But teh PS3rd haz weaksauce 2fity6 megurbitz ramz....I actually can't wait & look forward to how much an improvement this distro will have to offer over previous & other versions.

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