Can't justify the purchase of a PlayStation 3 other than the possible profit that can be made on eBay? Well, look no further than Yellow Dog Linux. When Sony said that the PS3 was a computer, they weren't actually lying. This means that you can use programs such as Firefox, Gaim, GIMP, and even Open Office.
Dtoider Lawl recently set up Yellow Dog on his PS3 and was kind enough to offer us some pictures. Destructoid on your Playstation 3 is damn sexy, isn't it? See more pics of hot Linux on Sony action after the break.
Terra Soft's official release schedule for Yellow Dog:
• November 27: Download install and source ISOs via YDL.net Enhanced accounts.
• Monday, December 11: Purchase DVDs from the Terra Soft Store.
• The week of December 25: Download Install & Source ISOs via the public mirrors.
To get Linux up and running, you must first split the PS3’s hard drive into two partitions so that the GameOS and Linux can run on dual partitions. According to Lawl, you have to decide whether you want to devote 50 gigs to PS3 and 10 gigs to Linux or vice-versa. Why Sony, why? Lastly, a USB keyboard and mouse are required.
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8:11 PM on 11.29.2006
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Excellent work lawl! Glad to see somebody doing something useful with their system instead of selling it on E-Ghey.
All the perks of a computer, none of the problems with game compatibility...
OMG IT'S THE PHANTOM!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Ecr8tWetI
Damn, when I start thinking about it like that I want to spend money on one. Quick someone remind me why Sony is evil and why I should never buy another Sony product again.
NOOOO!
Maybe I am misreading you, but the notion that the PS3 is going to run any PC games featuring 3d graphics is quite laughable. You should really spend those $600 on upgrading your PC instead.
Extra points if I can get Debian to run on it.
I just hope that the developers can get access to making proper hardware drivers, or Sony makes them, like drivers for the PS3 video card, so ports of open source 3D games run their best, like Quake 1-3. More likely Sony will have to make them, I think the extra OS doesn't get as close hardware access as the regular PS3 games do.