Hands-on experience: Linux on the PS3
Is installing Linux on the PS3 worth it?
The bottom line: The PS3 makes for a reasonably good desktop when not performing tasks that require a lot of memory, such as word processing, instant messaging, or viewing browser-based video. Unfortunately, because of the lack of available memory, hi-def video playback is near impossible to watch, and even a standard-res video (from the hard drive) will occasionally skip.
Linux on the PS3 is not a new idea. In fact, Sony originally stated that the PS3 would come with the open-source OS pre-installed. Times have changed, and Sony christened Terra Soft Solutions' Yellow Dog Linux (YDL) as the official distro for the console. In this post, I'll cover the why and how's of installing the operating system, and my personal experiences working with it for nearly two years.
First, why on earth would you want Linux on your PS3? Well, besides the geek factor, there's lots of additional functionality you can add to the PS3 beyond just being a game machine and Blu-ray player.
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You know what else makes a reasonably good desktop?
A real C O M P U T E R ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Why don't they do something clever AND helpful, like welding a diner fork to a 7-iron.