Linux for PS3 ? easy 10 points?

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i thinking of installing linux on my ps3 but i have some questions ?

1 - what is the best version for the ps3 ?

2- is this really worth it ?

3- will the ps3 take the full advantage of linux ?

4 - do i need a cd or i can use a usb ?

5- can i play the games for linux on the ps3 ?

6- if i want to return to the game os what should i do ?

7 how can i remove linux from my ps3 without putting the harddrive in my laptop ?

10 points for best answer

If you don't know what you're doing then don't do it. Linux will give new users headaches instead of joy.



EDIT: Running Linux on a laptop is much different than running it on a PS3. If you have a laptop with Linux already there is no purpose to put it on your PS3 because your laptop will be much better at running it and its applications. The processor on your laptop is better suited to run general PC applications and other Operating Systems. The PS3's Cell Processor is not. Its slower and you don't get a lot of RAM to work with. Use the PS3 for what its main purpose is: PS3 gaming.

1. It really doesn't matter but go on google and search easy linux for ps3

2. No, I've tried it and not really worth it. Just a slow computer

3. Yes

4. You can use a usb. Like I said go on google and search easy linux for ps3

5. Yes/No not all will work

6. Press and hold the power button on the ps3. Continue to hold till you hear more beeps than what's required

7. Press and hold the power button on the ps3. Continue to hold till you hear more beeps than what's required. Once you've completed the setup, go to system settings and make sure it's at Game OS. Make sure you delete the Linux OS off your hard drive. No need to take HDD out.

1. Yellow Dog Linux 6.1.

2. well it still missing a lot of things but if you dont know where to get the codes and how to enter them, stick with your pc.

3. ???

4. a dvdr with the program installed on it

5. some have but I havent been able to.

6. go to PS3 os in the file menu

7. delete the 10gb partition on the PS3 XMB menu.



hey dont get your panties in a bunch with joker, if you ask a question be prepared to recieve all kind of answers

well Personally its cool but its also slow and just kind of a lot of trouble. because you have to back up your ps3 to an external HDD then Partition it then install the data then re configure its not that hard its just a lot of waiting around. BUt honestly the processing power sucks and unless you upgrade your hard drive its kind of a waste.