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Yellow Dog Linux for PS3 Updated

Yellow Dog Linux v6.1 offers an updated Firefox and OpenOffice.org, a vastly improved graphical wireless configuration tool, and the introduction of ps3vram functionality which enables use of PS3 video RAM for temporary storage or swap."

This is the first release of Yellow Dog Linux by new owners, Fixstars. Fixstars acquired Terra Soft Solutions (and their Yellow Dog Linux product) last month.

Raoh6405d ago

OK someone hook me up with the download, their site still has YLD 6 on their mirrors which i already have installed.

Fishy Fingers6405d ago

"YDL v6.1 will be available by the close of today via YDL.net Enhanced accounts purchased at the Fixstars Store " http://us.fixstars.com/stor...

Unless you have an account (paid) you wont be able to DL this yet, expect to wait a few weeks before there is a free download available.

Jamegohanssj56405d ago

The only reason why I don't have this anymore is because I couldn't watch movies, play my music, browse the web, use MSN Messenger, and burn CD's. If I can then some please tell me how.

TGSI

Dir_en_grey6405d ago

I made space for Linux, but I just don't know which one is the best one to use. I'd like to browse the net, stream movies, listen to music as well as play roms.

Anybody w/ PS3 linux experience, any help would be appriciated.

Mr_Bun6405d ago (Edited 6405d ago )

I don't know for sure, but I hear that Ubuntu is the best version for the PS3

rdch6405d ago

Now that the XMB supports most video playback I find myself using linux on my ps3 less than I used to, but it is still useful for some things.. and good for linux hobbyists

It will still play more media formats than the XMB too... (though VLC)

You can also play music and films from network shares (streaming off your other computer)

You can't install MSN messenger but there are open source compatible ones that work well (like Pidgin)

You can also play quite a lot of games on it now like DOOM

If you want good net access it also has firefox included and it works well...
The best place for more info is at http://www.yellowdog-board....

Oner6404d ago (Edited 6404d ago )

To Mr Bun and others undecided about which distro to go with here is some good information to read ~ http://www.ps3forums.com/sh...

I myself had the original Fedora Core 5 on my launch PS3 but when I got my second PS3 from a contest winning I did some research and found YLD 6 to be the all around best.

This is especially so for those who aren't familiar with Linux, plus the installation is SOOO easy! Everything I needed was on the DVD, no additional thumb drive, memory card or anything for the OtherOS installer this combined with the WiFi compatibility and overall great support from Terra Soft (now Fixstars) it's almost a no-brainer.

To give you an idea of how much easier when I originally did my launch PS3 it took over 6 HOURS to install but as with any new tech that is to be expected...the new YDL distro took all of maybe 45 minutes or so!

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SKINS4LIFE6405d ago

I am interested but is it worth it?
I never use my web browser because i have my laptop with my when i am gaming...But i would like to see what it is about..

ezcex6405d ago

does this void warranty? it should right

Oner6404d ago

Nope. Unlike Sony's competitors you can do this with absolute permission to do so. Which is also why they encourage upgrading the PS3's HDD and allow the use of STANDARD USB peripherals! You can also use CD/DVD burners, printers, external HDD's and so much more within Linux....all legitimately & under FULL warranty!

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai35d ago (Edited 35d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio35d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing35d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9235d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit35d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing35d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9235d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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Spiders Studio, Developers of GreedFall: The Dying World, Announce Liquidation of the Company

Spiders: "We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.

What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then-- well, that's it.

We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years.

If you have any questions or run into issues with your games, please contact Nacon directly as we'll no longer be able to reply."