The Lillster Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 For the people that don't already know, the PS3 has the capability to run Linux out of the box. This is completly legal and supported by Sony. Has anyone on here installed Linux on their PS3, if yes what do you use it for and have you programmed anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I don't see the point in this. Not the thread. The actual... process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lillster Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 I think it's for people who are programmers and interested in messing around with Cell. Another reason could be that Sony wanted the PS2 to be classified as a computer, so that it would come under a lower tax band. Maybe the fact that you can install linux on PS3, is Sony's excuse for the PS3 to be classified as a computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goafer Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I like the idea of it (Homebrew etc fascinates me), but I have no desire to use Linux on the PS3. Would the PSN still work? If not, it seems quite pointless. Unless you can pick which one you run on startup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lillster Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 I like the idea of it (Homebrew etc fascinates me), but I have no desire to use Linux on the PS3. Would the PSN still work? If not, it seems quite pointless. Unless you can pick which one you run on startup? I think you can choose which is the default OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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