Post: [graf_chokolo:]► Faster Linux On PS3 Slim Internal Hard Drive + Linux Install Guide
04-03-2011, 11:48 PM #1
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Last week i posted a thread about graf_chokolo installing Gentoo/Linux on a internal HDD of PS3 Slim
You must login or register to view this content. Well graf_chokolo seems to be quite excited about the speed of it, also plans to release a user friendly tool in the future where people can test it easily and report back to him.

Here's the Story posted on PS3Crunch



Originally posted by another user
gentoo is up and running on a PS3 slim form VFLASH It’s really fast
And warm boot with kexec works too. I can reboot my gentoo with kexec without power down.

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As fascinating it might be, the question now is when will a proper release of OtherOS++ would be available for the end users? We got the man himself, graf_chokolo to comment on that.

Originally posted by another user
hard to tell, because it depends not only on me but also other guys who help me to test my work on a remote ps3, have to fix kexec issues, then need to create a debian netinstall with my kernel, lots to do

So, yeah, without the help of other Linux users the development of OtherOS++ will be slower than expected. If you are interested to delve into the testing work you can check out You must login or register to view this content.as well as You must login or register to view this content. for graf_chokolo’s Linux On PS3 page. Need help? Shoot ‘em at You must login or register to view this content..

graf_chokolo is also plan to release a user friendly tool in the future where people can test it easily and report back to him.


Here is a video of the booting up process
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMFn6EH73iQ[/ame]


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Getting LINUX up and running on your PS3!

Originally posted by another user
The first step is you require some certain pieces of software to do this;

1) You need to download the powerpc64 version of the distro of your choice
e.g You must login or register to view this content. "PlayStation 3 desktop CD
For Sony PlayStation 3 systems. (This defaults to installing Ubuntu permanently, since there is usually not enough memory to try out the full desktop system and run the installer at the same time.

An alternative boot option to try Ubuntu without changing your computer is available.)" or You must login or register to view this content."ISO images can be downloaded via HTTP from the mirror site listed below.
2011.03.05_archppc-ftp.iso"

2) you need to download your iso file and burn it to cd

3) Now to the ps3, obviously you need to have kmeaw 3.55/rebug 2.55.2 installed as your cfw next you need You must login or register to view this content.
(this file is a variant of kmeaws bootos but instead of using asbestos it uses petitboot instead).

if you have had kmeaws bootos installed previously you need to uninstall it first. to do this go to the game cat nand scroll down till you get to the installed bootos/asbestos then triangle and delete.

Next you need to get the lv2patcherv9 from You must login or register to view this content. then pop both pkg files onto a usb and install via xmb. then run the bootos/petitboot installer and if you dont have it already the lv2patcherv9 and install that. Also attach your external harddrive.

4) now you want to insert your burnt distro into your ps3.

The boot up lv2patcherv9 which will then load petitboot....at this point give petitboot abit of time to find your disc...at this point it will give u different methods to install the distro of your choice depending on the options built into the live cd. for ubuntu for example i used expert but tbh the install is probz for the best(i will get some screen shots asap)

5) for those whom have installed debian the installer looks pretty much the same from here in.

It will let you choose your keyboard/language and also nicely format your external harddrive to run the distro for you(my external shows up as scsi2 and the internal as sda so make sure your choose the right hard drive as your could mess with things you may regret!).

Also enter your username and etc(for those who are using for the first time)

and the end product is this......

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ubuntu 10.10 up n running on 3.55 =)

now for grafs latests updates You must login or register to view this content.: and then follow You must login or register to view this content. (Script: auto build and package graf's latest kernel for debian/bootos) from having compiled the kernel so all u gotta do is just install the pkg's follow the tut n alter the kboot.conf and your good to go

respect to graf, kmeaw, cookie42(for upload of latest kernel pkg's),flukes and the rest...ave fun guys =)



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Solid Snake
04-03-2011, 11:57 PM #2
Norman
NORMAN
Can't wait till available for end users like me lol. Im a noob with linux
04-03-2011, 11:57 PM #3
I'm, an uber noob cause everything I see a linux thread, I get mad at myself cause I don't know how to install it :'(.
04-04-2011, 12:11 AM #4
Originally posted by OMGaMexican View Post
I'm, an uber noob cause everything I see a linux thread, I get mad at myself cause I don't know how to install it :'(.


Getting LINUX up and running on your PS3!

Originally posted by another user
Ok so you've been playing about with linux on the ps3 and find that debian isnt your first choice distro...ok so im guna explain the process on how to get which ever distro you like up and running on your ps3.


The first step is you require some certain pieces of software to do this;

1) You need to download the powerpc64 version of the distro of your choice
e.g You must login or register to view this content. "PlayStation 3 desktop CD
For Sony PlayStation 3 systems. (This defaults to installing Ubuntu permanently, since there is usually not enough memory to try out the full desktop system and run the installer at the same time.

An alternative boot option to try Ubuntu without changing your computer is available.)" or You must login or register to view this content."ISO images can be downloaded via HTTP from the mirror site listed below.
2011.03.05_archppc-ftp.iso"

2) you need to download your iso file and burn it to cd

3) Now to the ps3, obviously you need to have kmeaw 3.55/rebug 2.55.2 installed as your cfw next you need You must login or register to view this content.
(this file is a variant of kmeaws bootos but instead of using asbestos it uses petitboot instead).

if you have had kmeaws bootos installed previously you need to uninstall it first. to do this go to the game cat nand scroll down till you get to the installed bootos/asbestos then triangle and delete.

Next you need to get the lv2patcherv9 from You must login or register to view this content. then pop both pkg files onto a usb and install via xmb. then run the bootos/petitboot installer and if you dont have it already the lv2patcherv9 and install that. Also attach your external harddrive.

4) now you want to insert your burnt distro into your ps3.

The boot up lv2patcherv9 which will then load petitboot....at this point give petitboot abit of time to find your disc...at this point it will give u different methods to install the distro of your choice depending on the options built into the live cd. for ubuntu for example i used expert but tbh the install is probz for the best(i will get some screen shots asap)

5) for those whom have installed debian the installer looks pretty much the same from here in.

It will let you choose your keyboard/language and also nicely format your external harddrive to run the distro for you(my external shows up as scsi2 and the internal as sda so make sure your choose the right hard drive as your could mess with things you may regret!).

Also enter your username and etc(for those who are using for the first time)

and the end product is this......

You must login or register to view this content.
You must login or register to view this content.

ubuntu 10.10 up n running on 3.55 =)

now for grafs latests updates You must login or register to view this content.: and then follow You must login or register to view this content. (Script: auto build and package graf's latest kernel for debian/bootos) from having compiled the kernel so all u gotta do is just install the pkg's follow the tut n alter the kboot.conf and your good to go

respect to graf, kmeaw, cookie42(for upload of latest kernel pkg's),flukes and the rest...ave fun guys =)



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04-04-2011, 12:15 AM #5
Norman
NORMAN
Originally posted by NextGenTactics View Post
Getting LINUX up and running on your PS3!




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That's for debian. Not graphs version of linux which is installed via kernel and stuff. It's a lot more complicated, and not even close to as user friendly as debian lol
04-04-2011, 12:16 AM #6
Cody_h4x
Nobody is like me
Nice man :y:
Great find Cool Man (aka Tustin)
04-04-2011, 12:17 AM #7
Norman
NORMAN
You should edit your thread and take the last part off since it's a totally different thing lol. Well different install methods to say the least
04-04-2011, 12:20 AM #8
Originally posted by NextGenTactics View Post
Getting LINUX up and running on your PS3!




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Dude I ****ing love you!
04-04-2011, 12:23 AM #9
d1215
Gym leader
I don't see why Graf is having so much trouble with getting this done. Geohot had it done with the same type of OtherOS as 3.15. He made the first CFW, 3.21OO. It was never released, to bad it wasn't but that just proves Geohot had the keys way before he released them.
04-04-2011, 12:26 AM #10
Thanks this is more hope for me, Linux is a really good os in my opinion and having it on my ps3 makes it +++ :p

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