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Rumor: Next Firmware to remove OtherOS feature?
I can assure you, the Linux community will not go down without a fight. I personally hope Sony keeps the OtherOS feature. How many of you use Linux on your PS3? I did for a while, then I removed it since I didn’t use it much. But I like the option to do so. When I eventually upgrade my hard drive, I’d like to put Linux on there.
This post came from the YellowDog Linux forums:
“Everyone, I’ve caught a rumor from a reputable source that the next firmware update for old PS3s will remove the OtherOS feature… I’m not sure if it’s true or not but it’s in the best interest of the YDL community to spread the word.”
Spread the word if you don’t want to see Linux support axed on the PS3.
Via qj.net
PS3 CodecSys H.264 Encoder Review
Posted by repdetect2 in CodecSys CE-10, Linux on August 17th, 2009
Hey Everyone,
I have always been a fan of ps3blog.net and wanted to do a guest review on some folks who happen to be in my backyard:Fixstars.
Having a chance to beta test the CodecSys encoder, I wanted to share my thoughts and be the town herald on this so to speak. I haven’t seen much press on it (outside Japan) but it’s definitely newsworthy. Now on to the review.
Recently I have had the opportunity to test out the CodecSys CE-10 H.264 encoding software for the PS3 created by Fixstars, and the results are nothing short of astounding. By utilizing the power of the cell processor in the PS3, the video encoding world is changing.
The installation and set-up was a breeze. Essentially you’re installing a Linux OS on your PS3 (as YDL was sold to Fixstars). After installing the “other os” on the PS3 and setting it as default, you reboot the PS3. Once you reboot the PS3. You’re greeted with YDL/Fixstars screen on your PS3 with a message that states the “CodecSys CE-10 accelerator has started”
After this is completed you install the CodecSys software on the PC. It functions in a client/server type relationship. You load up the file on the PC, it communicates with the PS3, sends the data over, and then sends it back over to the PC. All my tests were performed on Core2 Duo Processor with a Gigabit LAN. So after installing and initializing the program the program launches and attempts to find the PS3:
After the PS3 is contacted, you’re greeted with an encoding screen where you can import your media into to the encoder.
For the purposes of this test, I wanted to take one of my favorite films and re-encode the video. Soldier:
PS3 gets a H.264 encoder
This June the PS3 will get a H.264 encoder. But you’ll need linux installed on your PS3. Hit the link for more details.
Yellow Dog Linux 6.1 now available for download
You can download YDL 6.1 here, it’s 3.49 GB. If you install it let us know how it is.
Yellow Dog Linux updated to v6.1
I actually don’t have Linux on my PS3 anymore, but next year I’d like to upgrade my hard drive again to a 300 GB or so and put Linux back on. While I had Linux (Ubuntu actually) I didn’t use it much. But lately I wish I did have it just for general web browsing and chatting when the wife is using the other PC. Because the PS3 web browser still needs work. Sony just put Firefox on it and call it good.
I’m not sure if I’ll go with Yellow Dog Linux or Ubuntu. Ubuntu offers more support than Yellow Dog Linux. But YDL is made specifically for the PS3. Anyway here are the primary updates to YDL, and it’s now available for download.
“For end users, 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.”
Yellow Dog Linux v6.0 is now out
For those out there using Yellow Dog there is a upgrade waiting for you. I’ve tried Yellow Dog and Ubuntu so far. Right now I’m sticking with Ubuntu, just because there is more support out there if I run into problems. I’m no Linux expert, I just use it on weekends sometimes. But it’s a great option if you don’t have a primary PC in the house.
Anyway some key features of YDL v6.0 are:
Yellow Dog Linux v6.0 supports:
– Sony PS3.
– Apple PowerPC G4, G5.
– IBM System p (JS2x, 510, 520, 540).
– 802.11b Airport auto-configuration; Extreme with configuration.
– Audio on all tested machines.
– Sony PS3 Sixaxis game controller.
– Cell phone internet connections with configuration.Yellow Dog Linux v6.0 key features:
– E17 & Gnome installed by default, KDE included.
– Gnash, the Flash work-alike.
– Ekiga VoIP, Pidgin IM/IRC, and Fluendo codec installer.
– kernel v2.6.23, gcc v4.1.1, gblic v2.5, and Eclipse v3.2.2.
– The only Linux distribution to include by default Cell SDK v3.0.
– IBM iRT (interactive raytrace) demo available via YDL.net Enhanced.
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