PS3 Linux FAQ thread

[hexonn]

Originally Posted by anime4ever888

i managed to install vlc and the gui for vlc but when i run most of my hi quality movies like 1 that is encoded in x264 at 720p they wont run properly and keep freezing

anyone know how to fix this?

using Mplayer i use Frame Dropping, and it helps with the stalling

you can probably find that on VLC, hope it helps

[herbwarri0r]

Hi all, I've installed FC5 on a UK 60Gb PS3 with 10Gb allocated to OtherOS and the Add On CD then chosen my root password. However after a reboot I'm still left at the kboot prompt.

Typing startx gives the error /init: eval: 1: startx: not found

Same thing happens with ps3videomode. I was under the impression that the kernel should be compiled after this stage and then Fedora will load.

Not sure if this will matter but I pressed y too early when I first inserted the add on CD and so it failed to read it. So I re-installed FC5 figuring that the installer would format sda.

Any help and pointers much appreciated.

[cyanide]

Did you install the full version or the minimal version?

[Mindscope]

hi, i have a similar problem. I´ve installed fedora 5 on the ps3 and everything was nice. Yesterday i restored my ps3 system and i couldn't access to linux. I've already tried to install it again. I format, install the boot and when i'm on kboot i write "install-fc sda" it replies /init: eval: 1: sda: not found! Can some1 pls help me?

[herbwarri0r]

Originally Posted by cyanide

Did you install the full version or the minimal version?

full install, took the 2 hours to complete

[cyanide]

Originally Posted by Mindscope

hi, i have a similar problem. I´ve installed fedora 5 on the ps3 and everything was nice. Yesterday i restored my ps3 system and i couldn't access to linux. I've already tried to install it again. I format, install the boot and when i'm on kboot i write "install-fc sda" it replies /init: eval: 1: sda: not found! Can some1 pls help me?

It can't see the linux partition. Create it again from the XMB.

Typing startx gives the error /init: eval: 1: startx: not found

You're typing that at the kboot prompt, which won't work since kboot is just a bootloader, not a full-blown distro in itself.

However after a reboot I'm still left at the kboot prompt.

Wait for some time, there might be a delay before it boots FC5.

[clayts]

HI

I can not install Yellow Dog 5.0 on my PS3 with update 1.6

I have partitioned the drive etc and burnt the iso image. However once i get to the first graphical screen i click on NEXT and it simply hangs.

If i use the Text version it gets all the way upto the install after the language settings than it shows an error reporting thet the cd can not be unmounted.

I am at a loss

any ideas anyone

Steve

[herbwarri0r]

Originally Posted by cyanide

Wait for some time, there might be a delay before it boots FC5.

Left it for a few mins, nothing. It's all installed so there must be a way to load Fedora from the kboot prompt.

Failing that i guess I'll try another distro, I don't want to install FC5 again.

[Mindscope]

I've created the partition over and over, formating the disk. It always stalls at kboot! I've formated 10gb to OtherOs, didnt work and 10gb to PS3 systems, didnt work either... Any ideas? what can i do?

[RedShag92]

When installing gentoo on my ps3, I cannot do this command "mkswap /dev/sda2" How do I fix it to do this command?
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When installing gentoo on my ps3, I cannot do this command "mkswap /dev/sda2" Why is this? and how do I fix it?

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by RedShag92

When installing gentoo on my ps3, I cannot do this command "mkswap /dev/sda2" How do I fix it to do this command?
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When installing gentoo on my ps3, I cannot do this command "mkswap /dev/sda2" Why is this? and how do I fix it?

Tell us more. What do you mean you cant do this command? Are you typing it in correctly? Whats it saying when you type it in? Are you following the guide exactly as it is written? If you are you shouldnt have a problem.

[Jetlitheone]

does it work on a 20gb ps3?

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by Jetlitheone

does it work on a 20gb ps3?

Are you talking about linux? If so ya it works on 20gb ps3 but it can only allot 10gb for linux leaving like 7gb for your PS3 XMB OS which isnt much.

[eyremowing]

Hi guys,

I am using linux for the first time ever. I have installed it on my PS3. when i am prompted
"localhost login", I type
" root" and press enter, then my
"password"
and enter then i get a message saying
"tue apr 10 15:17:55 on tty1"
then under this line I get
"[root@localhost~]#" with a flashing curser
WHAT DO I DO NOW
HELP.

sorry i have worked it out from other posts

[kmidderigh]

Originally Posted by clayts

HI

I can not install Yellow Dog 5.0 on my PS3 with update 1.6

I have partitioned the drive etc and burnt the iso image. However once i get to the first graphical screen i click on NEXT and it simply hangs.

If i use the Text version it gets all the way upto the install after the language settings than it shows an error reporting thet the cd can not be unmounted.

I am at a loss

any ideas anyone

Steve

Steve,
I've got what sounds like exactly the same problem as you - see my post :
http://forums.qj.net/f-ps3-linux-283...ml#post1496978

Havent found a solution yet but will let you know if i do - can you glance at my screen pics to see if they look similar to what you see when it hangs.

Thanks,
Kev.

[eyremowing]

could you please explain how to change the resolutions more simply for an linux idiot like me? i have no idea what an editor is.

[eyremowing]

Cyanide.
where do we enter the line you gave for changing the resolution

[cyanide]

in /etc/kboot.conf
Open any editor from the GUI and edit the last line.

[Skyline34]

Originally Posted by Sinfulfate

hehe the PS3 game lineup is crap. You obviously havent played any real next gen games yet =/

WTF are you going on about?! Resistance: FOM and Motostorm, for example, are amazing next-gen games, What would YOU class as a next-gen game then huh?!

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by Skyline34

WTF are you going on about?! Resistance: FOM and Motostorm, for example, are amazing next-gen games, What would YOU class as a next-gen game then huh?!

What does this have to do with linux? I hate it when people make fools out of themselves =/ Re read my post and what I was replying too. You will understand why I said that.

[Skyline34]

Originally Posted by Sinfulfate

hehe the PS3 game lineup is crap. You obviously havent played any real next gen games yet =/

Well, this has what to do with Linux?

[eyremowing]

Originally Posted by mpeaslee

okay im at the part where I need to put the password in and my keyboard isnt working what do I do email me your thoughts @ kfd6606@yahoo.com
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I have a mini usb keyboard that isnt working

when you type your password the password is not displayed.
just reenter the password again and press enter
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Originally Posted by cyanide

in /etc/kboot.conf
Open any editor from the GUI and edit the last line.

what is an editor. sorry i have no idea.

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by Skyline34

Well, this has what to do with Linux?

Stop spaming this thread man if you got a question about linux then ask it or try to help people. Ya my comment wasnt about linux but I have already helped people with linux and actually posted stuff on topic and didnt just go to this thread to post needless spam.
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Originally Posted by eyremowing

what is an editor. sorry i have no idea.

By editor he means anything that can edit text. I have gentoo so not sure if its the same but with gentoo you would put what cyanide said in the terminal so type this code into the terminal

/etc/kboot.conf

then this will come up:


(putting it in code so its easier to read)

kboot.conf
#  The following is an example kboot configuration file.  Edit it
#  to suit your needs before attempting to reboot your system or
#  you may be unable to boot the new install.

#  default: the default kernel label to boot should the user not make
#  a selection. Uncomment the following line and set a default kernel label.
default=Gentoo

#  timeout: number of seconds to wait for user input before the default
#  kernel label is booted. Uncomment the following line and set timeout.
timeout=10

#  The format from this point on is within a kernel label.  At a minimum,
#  you must pass the kernel and root device.  The syntax is as follows:
#
#  label='device:<path_to_kernel> initrd=device:<path_to_initrd> kernel_options'
#
#  You should also pass the video options as well. An example of video 
#  options are as follows:
#
#  480i = ps3fb:mode:1
#  576i = ps3fb:mode:6
#  720p = ps3fb:mode:3
#  1080i = ps3fb:mode:4
#  1080p = ps3fb:mode:5
#
#  You can review all possible video modes using the ps3videomode application
#  provided by the ps3pfutils package.  i.e. ps3videomode -v will display 
#  possibilities.

#  The following is an example kernel label.  Uncomment and edit as needed. 
Gentoo='sda1:/boot/kernel-genkernel-ppc-2.6.16-ps3 initrd=sda1:/boot/initramfs-genkernel-ppc-2.6.16-ps3 root=/dev/ram0 real_root=/dev/sda1 init=/linuxrc video=ps3fb:mode:8 rhgb' (replace video=ps3fb:mode:<required mode id>

Edit this to change the display. One of the lines in your kboot.conf file should have ps3fb:mode:[place the number here that corresponds to your tv 5 for 1080p, 3 for 720p etc]

Taken from here http://ps3wiki.qj.net/index.php/Gentoo_Howto#kboot.conf. This link might help tho its about gentoo.

[Skyline34]

Is it true that no versions of linux (Fedora Core, YDL, Gentoo) have support for the PS3s wifi card? If so, i'm not going to bother getting linux if i have to get a dam cable through the house

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by Skyline34

Is it true that no versions of linux (Fedora Core, YDL, Gentoo) have support for the PS3s wifi card? If so, i'm not going to bother getting linux if i have to get a dam cable through the house

Yup its true no linux distro's for the ps3 have wifi support. Tho linux is still worth it ps3's web browser is just as crappy as the psp one.


Is there anyway to get Gentoo running in 1080p? I have the kboot.conf file set to 1080p but it stays at 1688x964 or something like that. I saw a topic about this awhile ago but no solution was given. Can this be fixed?

[Skyline34]

I guess that's a major disadvantage of having linux for PS3
Do you think there will be support for the PS3s Wifi in the near future on any type of Linux distro?

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by Skyline34

I guess that's a major disadvantage of having linux for PS3
Do you think there will be support for the PS3s Wifi in the near future on any type of Linux distro?

Ya probably but only for YDL. Its not a problem at all for me since I need to have a ethernet cord in my room anyway for my gaming pc+360 so I just plug it in on on my ps3 when running linux.

[Skyline34]

what good applications are available for linux? (e.g Media Players, Emulators, Office Apps e.t.c)

[Dr.Gringo]

You can use wireless with any Linux distro on the PS3, you just need some extra hardware. You can buy a wireless game adapter from linksys. I'm currently using a game adapter from linksys on my PS3 to connect to my wireless network and it works perfectly. The PS3 doesn't heat that much anymore and I definitely get a better signal than the the PS3's integrated card gives me. If you are considering going wireless with linux on your PS3 that is your only choice unless you want to wait a while until sony releases some drivers for the devs to use.

[SSJGaz]

Hi, i have installed FC5 full and i noticed that i only have 1.1GB free. There is aload of crap installed that i dont even want such as the multipul media players and useless image tools and i would like to get rid of them.

Is there any way to remove them? I have tried the add / remove programs bit in the menu but whilst getting the list of installed programs i get an error.

Is this going to be a long and complicated commandline session to remove each and every1 of them manually or is there some other, easy GUI trick i can use?

Thx