Run Yellow Dog Linux (YDL) on PS3 Tutorial

the boot loader downloader downloads just show up as code on my firefox anyone else have this problem? i had to run them in iexplorerr!

 

oommmg. someone helpp me pleasee.
i got to the keyboard language screen...
the it said something about the hardware it found
and displayed an error message.
and then it went into loads of text.
and then it said reboot.
soo i turned it off and on and all im getting is a black screen
any ideas?

 

Okay, I've sorted out my problem now, if anyone is looking for a solution to the problem I had then its simple; turn off your PS3 and then hold the powering on button, you will hear 2 beeps and then you will be directed back to the game os. You will then be prompted to make use of your HDMI cable and select your maximum resolution.

Another thing; i'm a noob, I kinda figured that installing Linux would be a breeze but if you are like me a noob I advise you to read this tutorial and if you don't fully understand other tutorials until you do understand, seriously it works out a lot better in the long run and you will know what to expect.

I am currently installing Linux and its worked this time.

Its looking great so far on 1080i, can't wait to get into it!

Good luckk!

 

Anyone working the WiFi on YDL? If so explain how please. It would be a big help lol, i;m stuck for ideas atm. Great tutorial btw.

 

I am having a problem.

I can get into the installation without a problem, I run the

kboot: installtext

I get past making my password, then I am asked about the partitions. I am not sure which one I should use. I tried to use:

Remove all Linux partitions
Remove all partitions

both times I got to the "Installing Linux this may take several minutes". The screen stays with that window up for about 2 or 3 minutes, then I get an error. it says something along the lines of "Cannot continue (something about the cd) is corrupt.

then it tells me to reboot.

This is really starting to annoy me to no end. Can someone please let me know what I am doing wrong?

BTW - I got my YDL 5.0.1 from PS3wiki it was 3.4GB and is the "SDTV" version. (As I dont have a HDTV)

 

Ok wondering if someone can help me here... I managed to install linux eventually I done it using the 5.1 version. i tried to install the xautoconfig file but it said that a newer version is already installed. When I manage to get onto linux using startx picture is all flickery and it seems to think that my screen is longer vertically and horizontally than it really is so i cant see the windows very good because half of them are chopped off, ive tried going into resolution and display settings but there are no options...Also i would like to set up the wireless connection but can't because its not possible to apply my WEP key because half of the window is chopped off... the other problem is that when i turn on the PS3 YDL does'nt automatically load up, i always have to go thru the startx way..also when i try to restart the the screen just goes blank.

 

can someone please help me ! when i was installing YDL it couldnt find a file and i didnt know how to get off the screen to cancel the installation so i switched it off and now my ps3 wont come on !

If anyone can help me please reply to this post !!!

Much grateful!!

 

turn off your ps3 and then hold the powering on button until u hear 2 beeps, then let go and it will go into the original os.

 

Joey15 THANK YOU! lol i seriusly thought i'd messed up my ps3.

 

Yeahh, the same happened to me mann! i was really scared haha! you got ydl on there now?

 

Thanks dave for The tutorial . I Am currently writing this to you on my ps3 after installing the yellow dog linux !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I cannot for the life of me get wireless to work. I have YDL 5.1
Wireless is my only option so I need to get it to work.

Hope someone here can help! Every site I have tried has been useless.

Any ideas?

 

Hey i need help installing linux. i burned all the yellow dog files into an image then onto a dvd. Then wen i switched over to otheros and rebooted with the dvd it loads with 2 penguins, and at the end saying kboot. I do not have a HDTV. i typed in installtext & ydltext. doesnt work. i insert the dvd and it loads, and then my screen goes blank. How do i fix this?

 

Can somebody help me with the final step with ydl 5.0. when i login under root and put my password in i get the command bar like im supposed to.then i type in
wget http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_5.0/Xauto
config-0.23-2.ydl.2.ppc.rpm and i get a temporary failure in name resoulution message what cant i do to fix this and iam using sdtv and the X is in capital letters to in Xautoconfig

 

Make sure that you are connected to the internet, and that the PS3 can access the network. Check that!

 

yes it connects to the internet at the gameos and when i type ydltext at the kboot screen it takes me to the linux check screen it says that i have a connected network and i still get the temp failure in name resolution error

 

I have the same problem & also tried ydl command but then still nothing. were you able to make this work.

DavGerm4 i just joind this board, thanks for the guide but we're still having problem here. i burned the DVD in 4x speed also 1 with maximum speed. still getting the same problem quoted above. what else am i missing. also tried ubuntu still the same problem.

thanks in advance!!

 

Hey, I don't come here that often for the Linux anymore. But, I would recommend looking for the Tutorial on installing Ubuntu Linux on the PS3! I think it is so much better, and it supports the WiFi that is built into the PS3. So go to the search bar, and look for the Ubuntu Linux for the PS3 installation!

 

I v just found a program called tversity which will stream wireless's from my pc to my ps3 and i can either watch already converted films from my pc's h.d ,or it wil convert as streaming (a little lag as i've only a crap laptop.I use "free utube to ipod converter" very fast and will convert 4 movies at a time,takes about 4 hours for all four.

 

What does this have to do with installing YDL? To answer your question though yes it transcodes on the fly(converts while streaming).