Linux on Ps3?

[pro-rider46]

Has anybody heard of doing this on a ps3 they have free downloads, i just dont know much about this. here is a link to a discussion about it, i just dont understand it.

http://www.ps3forums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=51

[Ralph]

i did it but didnt really use it much cause my real pc is right next to my tv. It wasnt too hard to install

[m.h.s.c.#527]

what is it i guess i thought it came with it

[Ralph]

you need a usb mouse and keyboard btw. And it works very well for browsing the web with the built in firefox. It also has a pretty robust office suite.

It could easily replace your regular computer. It just wasnt what i needed for web/photo stuff.

I would suggest yellow dog linux or ubuntu. google is your friend.

*** Gotta have an HDTV to or else it will get really complicated.

[Ralph]

Originally posted by m.h.s.c.#527
what is it i guess i thought it came with it

an operating system like Windows, OSX, etc.

http://news.softpedia.com/images/news2/Ubuntu-7-04-on-PS3-2.png

[Exrider434]

on the ps3, could i use the guitar hero guitar for ps2, or do i have to get one for ps3? sorry for asking questions when theres a link to a ps3 forum above, but its taking too long to register there.

[pro-rider46]

Originally posted by Ralph
an operating system like Windows, OSX, etc.

http://news.softpedia.com/images/news2/Ubuntu-7-04-on-PS3-2.png

ralph does it totaly get rid of the xmb, and everything, i wish i could get the firefox, just so i can run a lot of programs, like aim

[pro-rider46]

Originally posted by Exrider434
on the ps3, could i use the guitar hero guitar for ps2, or do i have to get one for ps3? sorry for asking questions when theres a link to a ps3 forum above, but its taking too long to register there.

you will have to get a new controller, but the games are ok. the ps3 uses controllers wirelessly only.

[pro-rider46]

also is it more likely to get a virus this way?

[Ralph]

Originally posted by pro-rider46
also is it more likely to get a virus this way?

It will not replace your XMB. It will run under a hypervisor to protect the ps3 from any damage. A virus is very unlikely and if you were to mess up you can simply reboot into the XMB and format your hard drive so your ps3 is like new.

Linux has programs to replace just about anything windows can do.

Gaim = AIM
Oppenoffice = Microsoft Office
GIMP = Similar to Photoshop

Its all free too. Linux can be more complicated though but its starting to get simpler.

One thing i wanna add is that some people may find it running a little slow. But im comparing it to my pretty high end computer. It also does not use the ps3's graphics card just yet which slows it down a bit.

[standardryder]

Originally posted by pro-rider46
you will have to get a new controller, but the games are ok. the ps3 uses controllers wirelessly only.

they make adapters so you can plug in playstation 2 controllers into the usb in the front of the ps3. ive never used them but i guess they dont work well for the playstation 2 guitar hero controllers.

[elite ATV1]

**kinda off topic**

do you need HDTV to play PS3?

[pro-rider46]

Originally posted by Ralph

*** Gotta have an HDTV to or else it will get really complicated.

well i dont have a hdtv...yet. but what kinda complications will i run into. and i have the mouse and key board already

[Ralph]

Originally posted by elite ATV1
**kinda off topic**

do you need HDTV to play PS3?

no

[Ralph]

Originally posted by pro-rider46
well i dont have a hdtv...yet. but what kinda complications will i run into. and i have the mouse and key board already

im not quite sure but i think u will only be access linux through command lines and then have to do some modifications to let it run at the lower resolution... never done it myself.

[pro-rider46]

Originally posted by Ralph
im not quite sure but i think u will only be access linux through command lines and then have to do some modifications to let it run at the lower resolution... never done it myself.

oh. ok thanks

[Exrider434]

another question about ps3, but on the 40 gig version is it backwards compatible as in it can play PS1 and PS2 games? I read something online the other day and it said you couldnt.. But ive read other things that say you can?