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**Sinfulfate** · 05-13-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyline34

OK, i finally got Linux up and running on an SD-TV, but when i install applications e.g. Snes9x, i cannot find them once they have been installed, any ideas?

Not sure how it is on YDL but on gentoo when a emulator is installed it goes to the usr/games/bin/ directory in the filesystem.

**Skyline34** · 05-13-2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinfulfate

Not sure how it is on YDL but on gentoo when a emulator is installed it goes to the usr/games/bin/ directory in the filesystem.

hmm, i'll have a look there later

gxcdesign · 06-19-2007, 04:28 PM

I just installed it and went through hell, but honestly without this site I would have been lost.

I love getting lost however, this is how I truly learn the OS and how it works.

Anyway just saying thanks!

aashiqmunda · 07-09-2007, 09:56 AM

nice info

**Supralover72** · 07-10-2007, 02:38 PM

So do you guys think Linux is worth it? I have a PC.

EDIT: OH ****ING ****. I formatted, then second guessed Linux. Bye Bye 2 Resistance completions

. Does your online account and purchased games go away too?

Gh0sTly · 07-14-2007, 01:54 PM

I let my system do the FC5 install(full) I walked away and let it go. I came back about 2 hours later, the FC5 disk was ejected, it had prompted for the addon disk, then canceled itself and went back to the kboot prompt. is there anyway to get the addon disk installed, or am I going to have to let it do the full install all over again.

**Sinfulfate** · 07-15-2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supralover72

So do you guys think Linux is worth it? I have a PC.

EDIT: OH ****ING ****. I formatted, then second guessed Linux. Bye Bye 2 Resistance completions

. Does your online account and purchased games go away too?

Thats why you back up your HDD before you format.

**Skyline34** · 07-15-2007, 09:19 AM

It's best to use a large USB Drive to backup before installing linux, i didn't have one, so i had to find anything that i had with USB/Memory storage (2x MP3 Player, Phone Memory Card, 2x PSP Memory cards lol)

moe356 · 07-28-2007, 09:10 AM

hi,

i just finished installing fedora core 5..i go into the login screen..i login ..then startx..then the splash comes on..after the error comes..i cant move my mouse or do anything to press OK? what do i do?

assad_anzar · 07-28-2007, 05:12 PM

Hi guys have a problem i forgot my linux password any way to re set it plz help me

CrashDance22 · 07-29-2007, 09:41 AM

I'm having the same problem as Johnny 202003 had, I'll link to his screenshot:
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2...ture002zl3.jpg

I can type things in, but do I have to wait?

Edit: Yes, it's working! Guess I'm impatient too ^_^

**Kold Kalamity** · 09-01-2007, 11:44 AM

Does anyone know how to get the SixAxis controller working under Ubuntu?

**El Diablo** · 09-01-2007, 11:46 AM

i still havent gotten to get my linux to work right since i got my ps3 and tried installing it

**Kold Kalamity** · 09-01-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by El Diablo

i still havent gotten to get my linux to work right since i got my ps3 and tried installing it

Ubuntu is the easiest to install. Use this tut.

DazAdams · 09-07-2007, 03:12 AM

I've installed YDL, now I cant get my PS3 to boot in either Linux or GameOS. Tried doing a hard reset and it just boots to a black screen.

Any advice?

**Sinfulfate** · 09-07-2007, 07:04 AM

Hold the button for 5 seconds or type in boot-game-os.

kanuga · 09-10-2007, 04:31 AM

Sorry if this has been asked before i couldnt interpret a straight answer out of my readings. If i format the hd will i lose my game saves/ downloaded games i.e. tekken dr???

DazAdams · 09-10-2007, 08:40 AM

Yes, If you format the HD you will loose your save games.
I just used my old 30 gig Creative Zen NX MP3 player to back up when I partitioned my PS3.

CONDEMEND · 10-01-2007, 09:10 AM

yeah good luck!!

alien5 · 10-11-2007, 04:38 PM

you can also install ubuntu and yellow dog linux

**rock4christ** · 10-26-2007, 12:04 PM

which distros support wireless, more specifically, which ones will work w/ the ps3 and the linksys WRT54GS or WRT54G?
also which of those are most noob friendly, or XP like

TBAdrift · 11-06-2007, 07:17 PM

My screen goes blank now after step 6.

I can not get back to the XMB, even after a hard restart. The system is on but nothing. Is there a way to get back to the XMB or is my System done?

**Grim_reaper** · 11-08-2007, 01:35 PM

i have just one noobish question that i still don't understand....

why do you have to format your ps3 before installing any linux os? other than the fact that it could brick or screw up ur ps3 in any way......

**Nismobeach** · 11-09-2007, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Grim_reaper

i have just one noobish question that i still don't understand....

why do you have to format your ps3 before installing any linux os? other than the fact that it could brick or screw up ur ps3 in any way......

It's required because a second partition is created exclusively for Linux use. Linux can only alter data which resides in its respective partition and as a result cannot harm the data on the other partition which is used by the PS3 OS (nor brick or screw up the PS3 as a whole.)

**Grim_reaper** · 11-09-2007, 02:05 PM

oh thats cool cause i alreaqdy have evrything ready to install linuxs i just need a keyboard which i'm geting oday well thanks...now i know lol

Coolj300 · 11-09-2007, 08:09 PM

i have just installed fedora core 6 but i cant get the gui running, i have typed in startx but the message that keeps showing up is 'waiting for X server to shut down' amongst other things help plz

**WarLord** · 12-21-2007, 08:13 PM

I made a mistake during the linux installation. I bought a wireless keyboard thinking that it would work during the installation process, but I guess I need a usb keyboard after all. Do I have to register it like I did the wireless keyboard or will it work on the spot? If I have to register it, how can I possibly go back to the ps3 xmb? I really hope this isn't a big mistake that requires me to send the machine to sony.

**crzyaznkdxd** · 01-06-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WarLord

I made a mistake during the linux installation. I bought a wireless keyboard thinking that it would work during the installation process, but I guess I need a usb keyboard after all. Do I have to register it like I did the wireless keyboard or will it work on the spot? If I have to register it, how can I possibly go back to the ps3 xmb? I really hope this isn't a big mistake that requires me to send the machine to sony.

im not completely sure, but if that does happen, you can try shutting it down, and when you start up hold the power button for 5 seconds. that restores default settings and should bring you back to the xmb. again, im not completely sure so dont quote me or anything. xP

xploren · 01-06-2008, 07:12 PM

I loaded the GUI interface, and all I see is this... weird lines that show a very VERY unclear image. It goes in columns. And it blinks. How do I fix it? I can't see ANYTHING clearly except the Fedora Core wallpaper...

richyhobart · 01-18-2008, 05:50 AM

hmm i need the bootinstaller... the otheros.self file and cannot find it... links i have tried have failed and cannot find it on ps website? any one who can give me a direct link straight to download that works please?

07-10-2007, 02:38 PM	#275
Supralover72 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 63 Trader Feedback: 0	So do you guys think Linux is worth it? I have a PC. EDIT: OH **ING *. I formatted, then second guessed Linux. Bye Bye 2 Resistance completions . Does your online account and purchased games go away too? Last edited by Supralover72; 07-10-2007 at 02:52 PM..*

07-14-2007, 01:54 PM	#276
Gh0sTly Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1 Trader Feedback: 0	OK, gotta quick question about the addon disk I let my system do the FC5 install(full) I walked away and let it go. I came back about 2 hours later, the FC5 disk was ejected, it had prompted for the addon disk, then canceled itself and went back to the kboot prompt. is there anyway to get the addon disk installed, or am I going to have to let it do the full install all over again. Last edited by Gh0sTly; 07-14-2007 at 03:28 PM..

07-15-2007, 09:19 AM	#278
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09-01-2007, 11:44 AM	#282
Kold Kalamity Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Peekskill, NY Posts: 1,586 Trader Feedback: 0	Does anyone know how to get the SixAxis controller working under Ubuntu? __________________ Raptor Jesus

09-01-2007, 11:46 AM	#283
El Diablo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,625 Trader Feedback: 0	i still havent gotten to get my linux to work right since i got my ps3 and tried installing it __________________ Veteran [CENTER][COLOR="Green"][FONT="Fixedsys"] PSN Name[/FONT][/COLOR]: Eldiabl1o[/CENTER] [center][QUOTE=gmansixfo]Since I have to reset my psp whenever i get out of an emulator. Can this damage my psp.[/QUOTE][/center]

06-19-2007, 04:28 PM	#273
gxcdesign Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2 Trader Feedback: 0	I just installed it and went through hell, but honestly without this site I would have been lost. I love getting lost however, this is how I truly learn the OS and how it works. Anyway just saying thanks!

07-09-2007, 09:56 AM	#274
aashiqmunda Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 49 Trader Feedback: 0	nice info

07-28-2007, 09:10 AM	#279
moe356 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 Trader Feedback: 0	hi, i just finished installing fedora core 5..i go into the login screen..i login ..then startx..then the splash comes on..after the error comes..i cant move my mouse or do anything to press OK? what do i do?

07-28-2007, 05:12 PM	#280
assad_anzar Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13 Trader Feedback: 0	Hi guys have a problem i forgot my linux password any way to re set it plz help me

07-29-2007, 09:41 AM	#281
CrashDance22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6 Trader Feedback: 0	I'm having the same problem as Johnny 202003 had, I'll link to his screenshot: http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2...ture002zl3.jpg I can type things in, but do I have to wait? Edit: Yes, it's working! Guess I'm impatient too ^_^

09-07-2007, 03:12 AM	#285
DazAdams Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Trader Feedback: 0	PS3 boots to blakc screen I've installed YDL, now I cant get my PS3 to boot in either Linux or GameOS. Tried doing a hard reset and it just boots to a black screen. Any advice?

09-07-2007, 07:04 AM	#286
Sinfulfate Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: End of the World Posts: 5,150 Trader Feedback: 0	Hold the button for 5 seconds or type in boot-game-os.

09-10-2007, 04:31 AM	#287
kanuga Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Trader Feedback: 0	Sorry if this has been asked before i couldnt interpret a straight answer out of my readings. If i format the hd will i lose my game saves/ downloaded games i.e. tekken dr???

09-10-2007, 08:40 AM	#288
DazAdams Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Trader Feedback: 0	Yes, If you format the HD you will loose your save games. I just used my old 30 gig Creative Zen NX MP3 player to back up when I partitioned my PS3.

10-01-2007, 09:10 AM	#289
CONDEMEND Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Trader Feedback: 0	yeah good luck!!

10-11-2007, 04:38 PM	#290
alien5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Trader Feedback: 0	you can also install ubuntu and yellow dog linux

10-26-2007, 12:04 PM	#291
rock4christ Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 916 Trader Feedback: 0	which distros support wireless, more specifically, which ones will work w/ the ps3 and the linksys WRT54GS or WRT54G? also which of those are most noob friendly, or XP like __________________ [quote=Archaemic]This isn't a chatroom, you know. We also have this new technology called "PMs". They're quite useful. They also shouldn't be confused with PMS.[/quote][quote=Magnus150]It was the nerd equivalent to watching douchebags crack their nuts over various objects. It was glorious.[/quote]

11-06-2007, 07:17 PM	#292
TBAdrift Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9 Trader Feedback: 0	My screen goes blank now after step 6. I can not get back to the XMB, even after a hard restart. The system is on but nothing. Is there a way to get back to the XMB or is my System done?

11-08-2007, 01:35 PM	#293
Grim_reaper Give me your Soul! Join Date: Nov 2005 Real First Name: Xavier Location: In Front Of You Just Played: Call of Duty: WaW Posts: 502 Trader Feedback: 0	i have just one noobish question that i still don't understand.... why do you have to format your ps3 before installing any linux os? other than the fact that it could brick or screw up ur ps3 in any way...... __________________ Hey you there strangle that guy up above me.... i'll give you a lolipop :)

11-09-2007, 02:05 PM	#295
Grim_reaper Give me your Soul! Join Date: Nov 2005 Real First Name: Xavier Location: In Front Of You Just Played: Call of Duty: WaW Posts: 502 Trader Feedback: 0	oh thats cool cause i alreaqdy have evrything ready to install linuxs i just need a keyboard which i'm geting oday well thanks...now i know lol __________________ Hey you there strangle that guy up above me.... i'll give you a lolipop :)

11-09-2007, 08:09 PM	#296
Coolj300 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1 Trader Feedback: 0	i have just installed fedora core 6 but i cant get the gui running, i have typed in startx but the message that keeps showing up is 'waiting for X server to shut down' amongst other things help plz

12-21-2007, 08:13 PM	#297
WarLord Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 228 Trader Feedback: 0	I made a mistake during the linux installation. I bought a wireless keyboard thinking that it would work during the installation process, but I guess I need a usb keyboard after all. Do I have to register it like I did the wireless keyboard or will it work on the spot? If I have to register it, how can I possibly go back to the ps3 xmb? I really hope this isn't a big mistake that requires me to send the machine to sony.

01-06-2008, 07:12 PM	#299
xploren No longer a community member. Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2 Trader Feedback: 0	I loaded the GUI interface, and all I see is this... weird lines that show a very VERY unclear image. It goes in columns. And it blinks. How do I fix it? I can't see ANYTHING clearly except the Fedora Core wallpaper...

01-18-2008, 05:50 AM	#300
richyhobart Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5 Trader Feedback: 0	hmm i need the bootinstaller... the otheros.self file and cannot find it... links i have tried have failed and cannot find it on ps website? any one who can give me a direct link straight to download that works please?

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