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**crzyaznkdxd** · 03-10-2008, 11:23 PM

i know a bit about the hypervisor and how it limits us from accessing much of the hardware of the ps3, main thing i noted was the 3d acceleration? i tried searching but didnt get much. i want to know the specs of linux running on ps3. like when you review a pre-built computers. the cpu power, amount of ram and such. please and thanks.

**tryagain277** · 03-11-2008, 02:16 AM

The RSX is disabled in PS3 Linux, why? Because, in order to load PS3 ISOs, you need access to the RSX! It's a sure-fire way to prevent piracy without restricting what can go on the guest OS.

**crzyaznkdxd** · 03-20-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tryagain277

The RSX is disabled in PS3 Linux, why? Because, in order to load PS3 ISOs, you need access to the RSX! It's a sure-fire way to prevent piracy without restricting what can go on the guest OS.

so everything else works fully? does that mean the only reason people say ps3 linux sucks is because most programs arent built around the kind of processors/architecture of it?

**Greyone** · 03-20-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by crzyaznkdxd

so everything else works fully? does that mean the only reason people say ps3 linux sucks is because most programs arent built around the kind of processors/architecture of it?

no, they say ps3 linux sucks because it doesn't have rsx access. This means that you can't run many programs and emulators well.

**Vanden** · 03-20-2008, 04:20 PM

It can run every emu up until n64.. It really just sucks for everything but moves and Web... and maybe a few Snes game and such,...

It also sucks since it also a ppc Cpu and not a x86...

**Nero** · 03-20-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by VagEYEnaVbe

It can run every emu up until n64.. It really just sucks for everything but moves and Web... and maybe a few Snes game and such,...

It also sucks since it also a ppc Cpu and not a x86...

So basically linux on PS3 is pointless? Glad i didn't waste my time...

**crzyaznkdxd** · 03-20-2008, 04:30 PM

im still gonna try it, mainly to see if it runs stepmania. xD and ff

**GW2** · 03-21-2008, 08:12 AM

well, if you have stuff on your ps3, and dont have a big enough external drive to back it up. then say goodbye to all of it when you install linux! they really should have it partition the last 10 gigs of free space.

03-10-2008, 11:23 PM	#1
crzyaznkdxd Enter Custom Title Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: in front of my comp Posts: 424 Trader Feedback: 0	i hope im not being an ass, but what are the actual limitations of ps3 linux? i know a bit about the hypervisor and how it limits us from accessing much of the hardware of the ps3, main thing i noted was the 3d acceleration? i tried searching but didnt get much. i want to know the specs of linux running on ps3. like when you review a pre-built computers. the cpu power, amount of ram and such. please and thanks. __________________ through extropolar physics and things beyond your comprehension, it might be possible for me to not unconfuse you by speaking above you, below you and using words that i made up completely off the top of my head.

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Vanden Join Date: Aug 2005 Real First Name: Vanden Location: Vandenland Just Played: Marval 1 Posts: 11,488 Trader Feedback: 0	It can run every emu up until n64.. It really just sucks for everything but moves and Web... and maybe a few Snes game and such,... It also sucks since it also a ppc Cpu and not a x86... __________________ You know where to find me.

03-20-2008, 04:30 PM	#7
crzyaznkdxd Enter Custom Title Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: in front of my comp Posts: 424 Trader Feedback: 0	im still gonna try it, mainly to see if it runs stepmania. xD and ff __________________ through extropolar physics and things beyond your comprehension, it might be possible for me to not unconfuse you by speaking above you, below you and using words that i made up completely off the top of my head.

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i hope im not being an ass, but what are the actual limitations of ps3 linux?