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There are several Linux distros that can be installed on a PlayStation 3, including Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Gentoo, OpenSUSE, and Yellow Dog Linux. Each of these distros have slightly different methods of installation, and a single question could not adequately explain the intricacies of installing all of them. Below are related questions that deal with a specific distro.
If you update to the newest firmware V3.21 you are no longer allowed to install another operating system on the PS3.
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Can you install Linux on the PlayStation 3 using only a USB Flash drive?
no
How do you get your PlayStation 3 out of Linux without turning it on?
If the PS3 isn't on, it's not "in" Linux.
How do you install Ubuntu on the Sony PlayStation 3?
The Play Station 3 has support for Linux, so you can install Ubuntu on it. It will take a long time, so i think that you will be better of watching a video tutorial. You Tube is recommended for all videos.
How do you emulate PC games on PlayStation?
The PlayStation (or Playstation2, or PlayStation 3) simply does not have enough processing power to emulate most Windows games in real-time. If you have the PS2 Linux kit or a fat PS3, you can install Linux, and then run Windows inside an emulator called QEMU. This will be extremely slow and probably unusable for most games beyond Solitaire.
Can you install computer games on your PlayStation 3?
I'll break that down into two parts: 1. Can I install / play Windows games on my PlayStation 3? No. Windows does not run on the PlayStation 3. Wine, an API layer for Linux to run Windows programs, does not work on the Cell processor. 2. Are there games I can run on my computer that I can also run on my PlayStation 3? Yes. A decent amount of games are available for Linux. Due to their open-sourced nature, they can be ported to Windows. And because they usually do not require any processor-specific code (unlike Wine), they can be run on different types of processors. Examine this article: http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20080510052539217/Games.HTML Most of the game listed will be both available for Windows, and be usable on Linux on the PlayStation 3 (look for a "PowerPC" port reference on their site, or look in your distro's repository).
What does Yellow Dog Linux do?
Yellow Dog Linux is a Linux distribution targeted at computers with PowerPC and Cell processors (such as older Macs and the PlayStation 3).
Can you install Windows XP on a PlayStation 3?
No. PlayStation 3s use a totally different kind of processor from those found in desktops, laptops, and most servers. The only way to run it is in an emulator on top of Linux. This runs very slowly and is not practical for any actual use.
Can you put an OS on a PlayStation 3 I.E. windows XP Windows Vista?
You can, in fact, put an operating system on the PlayStation 3. However, XP and Vista are out of the question. You can install one of several Linux distros, such as Yellow Dog, Fedora, OpenSUSE, or Debian. Just download the PowerPC or PS3 CD from the distro's website, burn it, and choose the "Install Other OS" option in the Settings menu.
How do you use a PlayStation Eye as a webcam?
You will need to install some homemade drivers for the PlayStation Eye. In the Related links section below are links to drivers for Windows and Mac OS X. Support is built into the Linux 2.6.29 and later kernels.
Can i download Adobe Flash Player 9 directly to my playstation 3?
No, Adobe Flash player is proprietary (private property) and Sony doesn't have the same deal with them that Microsoft does. PS3 won't have it until they buy the rights and distribute it via firmware update. I should mention that if you install Linux (I suggest Fedora 7) that you CAN install it, but getting anything to run smoothly in (ps3) Linux takes work.
Installing Linux and xp in one system?
Install XP Install VMWare Client. If your CPU is 32-bit, get version 3. Download a Linux .iso Run VMWare to create a virtual machine running Linux Dual boot is old school.
Is there a LiveUSB Linux distro that will boot on a PlayStation 3?
No, this used to be possible, but the mandatory automatic firmware updates Sony released block you from using the Yellow Dog Linux that was available for the PS3.
