Archive for November 17, 2006

Sony’s PS3 Other OS Installer available for download

{ Friday 17 November 2006 @ 10:55:46(+0000) } · { Linux }
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The Other OS installer for PS3 is now available. As yet the confirmed other OS is Fedora 5 (unofficial) and Yellow Dog Linux. Fedora Core is available to download included with boot loader so that it can be now installed on the Sony PlayStation®3.

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PS3 Linux kernel patch and documentation released! Any PPC distro will work!

{ Friday 17 November 2006 @ 02:59:18(+0000) } · { Linux }
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The day of the Japanese PS3 launch came and went. And with it, it brought along a ton of news. But you still haven’t seen the best bit yet! You see, before Sony even released more info about Yellow Dog Linux for the PS3, Power Developer has already released kernel patches and a bootloader so that you can try out Linux on your PS3.

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How to install another OS (like Yellow Dog Linux v.5.0) on your Sony PS3!

{ Friday 17 November 2006 @ 01:53:38(+0000) } · { Orthodoxy }
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Not only can you swap 2.5″ SATA HDD, you can change the operating system (OS) software. 1. Insert the disc or storage media that contains the installer in the system. 2. Select (System Settings) under (Settings) in the home menu. 3. Select [Install Other OS]. The system searches for the installer. When the installer is found, its content and location will be displayed. 4. Check the content of the installer, and then select [OK]. The installer starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.

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