Linux PS3

Hey guys, I'll soon have a PS3 and one of the first things I want to do with it is install Linux. I'm not experienced with Linux but I am tech savvy.

I would like to know if you have it installed?

and if you do which version would be better between Yellow Dog and Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is the most graphically friendly version of linux.
Why is Linux good? You can customize absolutely everything about your computer, creating a more secure and resource friendly system.
Why is Linux bad? It doesn't support many windows applications we've learned to love, and the Linux immatations are rather lacking. If you have a problem, you ask the community, if they can't find you a solution your stuffed.
Linux is a community based operating system, and due to the fact that their such nerds, they can be up themselves.
You need to be quite a code monkey to know what your doing. If you don't I'd strongly recommend you learn before taking a dive, because once you do there's no going back.

Ubuntu is the most graphically friendly version of linux.

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You need to be quite a code monkey to know what your doing. If you don't I'd strongly recommend you learn before taking a dive, because once you do there's no going back.

D3RV

What exactly do you mean by "there's no going back?"

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Would you recommend I use Ubuntu over Yellow Dog? I have never used Linux before.

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Ubuntu is the most graphically friendly version of linux.

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You need to be quite a code monkey to know what your doing. If you don't I'd strongly recommend you learn before taking a dive, because once you do there's no going back.

Darrius_Cole

What exactly do you mean by "there's no going back?"

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Would you recommend I use Ubuntu over Yellow Dog? I have never used Linux before.

Is the internet faster if your using Ubuntu on the PS3? Because I swear the browser on the PS3 is like using dial up and ugh...I hate it sometimes. Both me and my wife's computers are down sooo were pretty SOL for internet use. Sony should of made a deal with Firefox or something and have Firefox on their PS3's....that would be sweet.SmokenAshes

Come on sony - fix the browser you brag about

That's because the flash/java support is hidious. They've put very little effort into their browser imo. It's basicly there to tell you "you can connect, ...". Code Monkeys are fun!.

Linux has always been Copy-Left. (Not Copy-Right) That means it's freeware to be edited by anyone. That's what anyone/everyone would mean by community based OS. The source code is open for anyone to read as well. So if you don't want to share your programmable knowledge, you wouldn't use it.

PS. Linux is not Windows, not being able to run executables is no a draw back. It's a compilations of algrathyms made specifically for windows. Exe is closed source. That's like saying your PS3 lacks because it can't run Wii/360 games. I beg to differ. Anyways, Linux isn't user-friendly. It isn't supose to be. Most servers run on linux kernels becuase of it's security. :3

whats a easy way to install linux with out having to format and with out loosing all pictures , music , videos

this is going to be a problem , becuase i have got loads of music, loads of photos and loadds of videos on there , is there anyway to do it with out loosing data, plus is it 100% risk free,

is this really worth it , will msn work on it. is it powerfull enough to run things like msn , limewire , would i beable to install and cd games , or is there a linux game website.

I just threw this up now. But this is whatever browser is in it when you buy. And it will do some vid "like YouTube." As far as upload and stuff. I have not tried so? But my background now is Ms Lima not Ratchet. Gotten off the internet. But you can do this out of box.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNEPYuecq2c

Not sure if the link will work yet, I just put it up. Just a small bad vid lol. Like 1 minute.

And yea my BlueTransAm83 name, is a name I once used here for a little.

my previous question's above please.mikester585

Im not sure? I have seen others run it on other vids. Im not sure how it would start up. Just search it. Im just running what browser comes with the PS3. I just opened the box, hooked it up and go to gamespot and youtube or wherever.

one more thing, how would the actual ps3 start up with linux installed,mikester585

Aghh I found one for yea

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZXcuhJkwx4

Or even windows lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Ecr8tWetI

hello , i've just installed yellow dog linux v 5.0 and i wondering why i'm getting a message whenever i download an rpm file , i get a message saying missing dependencies.

so how and where can i get more rpm's that will work

I've installed Ubuntu on my PS3.

I've had trouble getting Ubuntu to connect wirelessly to the internet. Anyone successfully do this?

Also, anyone know of any good emulators for Ubuntu or Linux in general?

Mike: Because rpm's are a pain. For them to work you may need to install other programs first, ie dependancies. This is not automatically done. You should be able to google a list of all the programs you need to install for that rpm to work. We can't talk about emulators on this forum. Do a google, there are tons of guides.

An easier way to install programs is YUM (YellowDog update Manager) and YUMEX (YUM Extender.) Do a google on how to set up YUM and YUMEX. Its easier because it auto installs dependancies. From there you'll probably have to learn to compile your own programs from tars for other programs that aren't in the depositories. VLC is a breeze to install though.

Tuddle: Ubuntu does not support the PS3's wireless unless you update the kernel to the same one YDL 5.0.1 uses. Do a google.