getting linux on the playstation 3?

this is the step by step installation of linux on your ps3

firstly the warning-

WARNING: Be aware that if you continue, all the saved games, game data, bought games, downloaded demos, PlayStation Home settings/installation and any data (music, movies, pictures) saved on the hard drive of the PlayStation 3 will be permanently ERASED. However, the PlayStation 3 settings will NOT be lost. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you back up immediately any saves of your games, hard drive movies, pictures, music or PlayStation Home data on a removable HDD device or USB stick! The bought games or downloaded demos can not be copied, but you will be able to re-download without the need to buy them again, as they are stored on your PlayStation Network account.

secondly the resources linux will provide you on your ps3--· Linux Kernel 2.6.27

· X.Org server 1.4.999 with xrandr 1.2.2

· Enlightenment E17 desktop environment

· Mozilla Firefox 3.0

· GNOME 2.16.2 components

· OpenOffice.org 2.3 (version 3.0 available for YDL.net users)

· Improved Wireless network

· YDL.net GUI (private software repository)

· Bluetooth support for PS3's SIXAXIS controller

· ps3vram: temporary file storage or SWAP using video RAM of Playstation 3

· GCC 4.1.2

· Cell SDK 3.1

now the things you need for the installation---· Yellow Dog Linux 6.1 DVD ISO images (free download, just click the link)

· PlayStation 3 console (any model) with the latest firmware: 2.60

· USB Keyboard and Mouse

the rest is a little complicated for that i will provide you the url of the website from where i am giving you the information--

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Installing-Yellow-D...

I hope this helps it did for me...

I have a PS3 80 GB with linux yellow dog 6.1 on it