Hackers giveth, Linux returns to the PS3. With FULL access to the hardware

[Bateluer]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/06/otheros-brings-linux-back-to-the-ps3-taunts-sony/

For one, Linux is no longer relegated to a performance-degrading virtual machine and has full access to the PS3 hardware, and two, it works on both old-school "fat" models and the newer "slim" ones. We warn you, though -- this install is not for the faint of heart, and some older models that use NAND flash instead of VFLASH aren't compatible (check against this list). If you're undeterred, hit up the source link for downloads, instructions, and (most importantly) to stick it to the man.

Careful, this will cause Sony to grind your testes into a thin paste when they catch you.

 

[Duder1no]

so what are the pros/cons of Linux on PS3?

 

[Farmer]

so what are the pros/cons of Linux on PS3?

Less games. More Linux.

 

[TecHNooB]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/06/otheros-brings-linux-back-to-the-ps3-taunts-sony/



Careful, this will cause Sony to grind your testes into a thin paste when they catch you.

theres a visual i need rite b4 lunch D:

 

[alent1234]

so what are the pros/cons of Linux on PS3?

instead of enjoying netflix or mass effect 2 you get to see how cool the files in /var/whatever are

 

[Bateluer]

Heh, so a thread focusing on Sony's response to hacking an OS onto the PS3 gets moved into Console Gaming . . .least appropriate forum for the thread? Silly mods.

 

[TheVrolok]

instead of enjoying netflix or mass effect 2 you get to see how cool the files in /var/whatever are

This. While I get that playing with linux on a PS3 could be a fun/geeky novelty for a bit, overall I think it's meh.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Meh.

 

[simonizor]

Not useful for the average user, but there are many companies that use these as server boxes, etc, so having full access to the hardware would be like a dream come true to them.

 

[gorcorps]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/06/otheros-brings-linux-back-to-the-ps3-taunts-sony/



Careful, this will cause Sony to grind your testes into a thin paste when they catch you.

All they can do is block your access to PSN... so I guess there's no downside :awe:

 

[alent1234]

Not useful for the average user, but there are many companies that use these as server boxes, etc, so having full access to the hardware would be like a dream come true to them.

dumb, the electricity bills will kill any hardware price savings

 

[evilspoons]

dumb, the electricity bills will kill any hardware price savings

Depends what you're doing, having 1+7 cores might be of some advantage.

Of course... that was a much bigger advantage back in 2006 when the PS3 was new. Even with the die shrink in the PS3 slim I doubt it's all that great for compute per watt vs. say a Sandy Bridge PC with a GTX 580 in it.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Not useful for the average user, but there are many companies that use these as server boxes, etc, so having full access to the hardware would be like a dream come true to them.

This is such a bullshit argument.

 

[Shadowknight]

This is such a bullshit argument.

The Airforce has a bunch of PS3 linked together as a super-computer. They will be all over this. http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/05/how-removing-ps3-linux-hurts-the-air-force.ars

 

[DivideBYZero]

The Airforce has a bunch of PS3 linked together as a super-computer. They will be all over this. http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/05/how-removing-ps3-linux-hurts-the-air-force.ars

They can get older firmware direct from Sony as part of their agreement. It's a bullshit argument, end of story.

 

[lord_emperor]

Doesn't matter what anyone does or doesn't do with it, it's a feature Sony took away and now its back with a vengeance.

If Sony had relented and given their customers this, there would not have been a huge controversy, lawsuits, hacking and data theft and the end result would be the same.

 

[simonizor]

They can get older firmware direct from Sony as part of their agreement. It's a bullshit argument, end of story.

You arguing about this in the first place is bullshit. I don't understand how you can feel so strongly about something that has absolutely no effect on you.

 

[Raduque]

Less games. More Linux.

Those both go under "Cons:".

Still waiting on "Pros:"

 

[alent1234]

Depends what you're doing, having 1+7 cores might be of some advantage.

Of course... that was a much bigger advantage back in 2006 when the PS3 was new. Even with the die shrink in the PS3 slim I doubt it's all that great for compute per watt vs. say a Sandy Bridge PC with a GTX 580 in it.

Forgot what its called but NVIDIA has their own branded server line with gpu's in there just for high performance computing.

 

[effowe]

Those both go under "Cons:".

Still waiting on "Pros:"

Pro: Programs like XBMC can be ported to support full 1080p streaming of multiple formats directly to the PS3.

This is what I've been waiting for, dealing with transcoding programs on the PC or converting videos to native formats is a pain. I need a replacement for my XBOX1 running the original XBMC.

 

[Dumac]

Ugh, just disgusting

 

[Thraxen]

Ugh, just disgusting

Yeah.. so terrible! :\

 

[Gooberlx2]

This is such a bullshit argument.

What? Why? The average user certainly wouldn't have use for Linux on a ps3. They wouldn't even know about the possibility most likely. Someone interested in xbmc might, What's to argue?

 

[MikeMike]

Pro: Programs like XBMC can be ported to support full 1080p streaming of multiple formats directly to the PS3.

This is what I've been waiting for, dealing with transcoding programs on the PC or converting videos to native formats is a pain. I need a replacement for my XBOX1 running the original XBMC.

I need more information on this... I hate having to use ps3 media server on my mac, and then copying over and hoping it doesn't error out...

 

[DivideBYZero]

You arguing about this in the first place is bullshit. I don't understand how you can feel so strongly about something that has absolutely no effect on you.

I'm not arguing with you, I'm correcting you. Big difference.