How to install another OS on your PS3!
Playstation 3 Firmware 1.10 Released - Supports Homebrew!
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just the simple fact that it is running linux means we will be able to install whatever software we want.
Remember the hooplah about the PS3 being a computer?
Well this all means that we can install whatever we want to it, be it super nintendo emu or whatever,it's a computer!
Looks like good news:
http://ps3.qj.net/uploads/articles_m...jpreviewth.jpg
PS3 homebrew would be the only thing that could get me to buy a PS3....unless Xbox 360 homebrew comes along. ;)
Still not gonna buy one.
At first, PS3 homebrew will suck. A'la DS. But I'll own the Wii. Cheaper, LEGAL way to own SoM and whatnot. To be played on TV.
I was just trying to say something nice about PS3. ;)
Personally Xbox360 and Wii will be more than enough for me....
I agree with The Hombrew Hunter on this one, Nintendo may also be looking to go after people this time for illegally downloading their games for use in emulators.
*off topic* Has anyone speculated that there may be some homebrew capability with the Wii out of the box? It has the ability to use the Gamecube memory ports and with a little sd adapter available from Nintendo (or one called SD Gecko) and Action Replay (using the SDLoad program on AR), one should be able to run code using the Gamecube system structure.
I think we have 2 systems in the next gen that may be able to have this homebrew capability, if both are proven to do so.
does this mean we could *potentially* install windows on our PS3's? if so, we then have a really cheap uber computer =P
Possibly, but no one knows yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Khorney
I just saw one of these things, its as big as, maybe even bigger than the XBOX360! Japan is in for a shock.
'any' probably means java or anything programmed and compiled for the cell arcitecture (will they release a compiler or the assembly needed to compile our own stuff?)so you might need a ps3 dev kit
Whatever OS it looks like it will have to be complied special for the PS3 Cell architecture.
Yellow Dog Linux is one.
And who knows how much the platform will be open to the OS.
this is ideal news. we will see dual boot systems within weeks i think
the sony OS will probably be stored in a seperate memory store, so no one will mind having a fully patched un iso-able sony firmware, and then the option of booting in to linux for all your homebrew needs.
sweet
it wont be long before precompiled ps3 distros surface with beryl built in and fully optimised.
This is actually a very smart move on Sony and will help to REDUCE the piracy of their games.
Most "hackers" of previous generation consoles were mainly looking for a way of running unsigned code, ie. emulators, media players, and the like. It was pretty much a side effect that allowed copied games to run as well.
By providing a protected area where programmers can develop and run their own programs directly on the PS3 it gives them less incentive to break any kind of security and encryption on the system.
Although, the moment there is something developers want to do that is not allowed, the full push will be on and piracy will again be a side effect.
I'm hoping that the full power of the PS3 is available to program for and it is not some restricted RTE type atmosphere that only allows access to 1 of the cores or limited memory.
the OS only has to be compatible with the PPC CPU architecture not compiled for the cell specifically.
everytime a new system arrives all we read is will it emulate this will it emulate that, how many systems do u wanna play snes games on...lol a meaty console comes out and u wanna play old games, why not go to your local 2nd hand shop and buy an old snes etc.. ;-)
The current Linux release does not enable direct access to the video hardware (or bluetooth-attached peripherals)
Lets you access the BLU-RAY with a restricted interface.
For graphics, it lets you write to a single or double-buffered 2D view of the screen which will be fine for many current Linux apps but not games requiring accelerated 3D.
(My interpretation of LinuxKernelOverview.html in the recently provided Sony documentation)
Looking forward to MAME etc. and doing my occaional office/email tasks.
I see the death knell for $1000 PCs if people can now get that power on Linux and simply switch to 'gaming mode' to play games.
I hope Sony or some ingenious programmer removes the graphics restriction, but I imagine it could encourage the development of Linux-based gaming at the expense of Sony's own development approach.
Time will tell.
The addition of a usable home office computer into the PS3 makes this seem pretty good value now. Intel et al might see a few problems ahead.
Isn't this news at least a year old now?
I can't wait till when we get PS3s over here - only 4 months to go now!! :rolleyes:
Atleast I can be sure a PS3 is going to cost more £ after waiting so long, than if I was to just import one now from Japan/US at current conversion rates...
That will be nice... *insert good sarcasm smiley here*
If only Britain was in BluRay Region A with US and Japan, but instead we are in stupid Region B. :(
hahaha so true! There's just something more exciting about the old games when they're on something new... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by T-2000