Post: Asbestos 1.2 Released - Network Install No Longer Necessary Linux Now Installable!
02-08-2011, 03:21 AM #1
Pauly
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Asbestos 1.2 Released - Network Install No Longer Necessary
The new release no longer requires a network setup to install/setup. Support for "Fat" PS3 models also arrived earlier today

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Instructions:
    
How To:


1. install AsbestOS installer v1 or higher:
slim - asbestOS_v1.2_Slim.pkg (3.32 MB)
fat - asbestOS_v1.2_FAT.pkg (3.32 MB)

2. partition a USB disk to have at least one partition (FAT-formatted);

3. Download debian.rar (295.14 MB) unpack linux.img and put it into the root dir of usb disk;

4. run AsbestOS installer;

5. install lv2 patcher v9 or higher: lv2-v9.zip (111.43 KB);

6. attach an ethernet cable, connected to a network with a dhcp-server (just for the initial boot, it can be a SOHO router - just anything with DHCP); (NO LONGER NECESSARY IN ASBESTOS 1.2+)

7. run lv2 patcher and select "Linux";

8. as you see the fb console with penguins, you can unplug the ethernet cable; (NO LONGER NECESSARY IN ASBESTOS 1.2+)

9. login: ps3, password: ps3.

If you don't see anything, press Ctrl-Alt-F1, then Alt-F7.




Source PSGroove.com[/B]
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02-10-2011, 09:59 AM #47
can somebody tell me how are we actually benefitting from installing this? Apart for the thrill of installing hack stuffs on our PS3 what does it do for us actually? Play more games or wat?
02-10-2011, 11:13 AM #48
Darkjolie
< ^ > < ^ >
Originally posted by acepilot1023 View Post
I keep getting a "Cannot find linux.img, yada yada yada something shell." error. I tried repartitioning the drive, but to no avail. Suggestions?



same problem
02-11-2011, 05:15 AM #49
acepilot1023
Do a barrel roll!
Originally posted by DesmondS95 View Post
But can you install Ubuntu..or switch the kernal.........you wouldnt know you just copied and pasted this shit


I'd like to know this as well. But I don't think you can run Ubunto or anything else, as it asks specifically for the linux.img
02-11-2011, 07:21 AM #50
alchybear
< ^ > < ^ >
you should update this they now have it where only 1 asbestos 1.4 works for both automaticly and no need to go threw the eithernet to make this happen, i got the vid for mine instalation of it =P also here i got them if u want them all in 1 zip to install linux for everyone!

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Originally posted by Mr.Chrome
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Asbestos 1.2 Released - Network Install No Longer Necessary
The new release no longer requires a network setup to install/setup. Support for "Fat" PS3 models also arrived earlier today

Slim Models You must login or register to view this content.
Fat Models You must login or register to view this content.

Instructions:
    
How To:


1. install AsbestOS installer v1 or higher:
slim - asbestOS_v1.2_Slim.pkg (3.32 MB)
fat - asbestOS_v1.2_FAT.pkg (3.32 MB)

2. partition a USB disk to have at least one partition (FAT-formatted);

3. Download debian.rar (295.14 MB) unpack linux.img and put it into the root dir of usb disk;

4. run AsbestOS installer;

5. install lv2 patcher v9 or higher: lv2-v9.zip (111.43 KB);

6. attach an ethernet cable, connected to a network with a dhcp-server (just for the initial boot, it can be a SOHO router - just anything with DHCP); (NO LONGER NECESSARY IN ASBESTOS 1.2+)

7. run lv2 patcher and select "Linux";

8. as you see the fb console with penguins, you can unplug the ethernet cable; (NO LONGER NECESSARY IN ASBESTOS 1.2+)

9. login: ps3, password: ps3.

If you don't see anything, press Ctrl-Alt-F1, then Alt-F7.


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Source PSGroove.com[/B]

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