Post: [graf_chokolo:]► Faster Linux On PS3 Slim Internal Hard Drive + Linux Install Guide
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04-03-2011, 11:48 PM
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NextGenTactics
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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
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]
Getting LINUX up and running on your PS3!
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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 =)
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, 12:32 AM
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pcfreak30
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Now how long till some newb formats his internal HDD on his ps3 by accident??
I <3 Linux
---------- Post added at 08:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:31 PM ----------
I don't think the model is going to matter. Its using your hard-disk, not your nand.
Though thats more of something to ask graf..
I <3 Linux
---------- Post added at 08:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:31 PM ----------
Originally posted by Agentcell
Is there a linux OS available for the FAT PS3?
I don't think the model is going to matter. Its using your hard-disk, not your nand.
Though thats more of something to ask graf..
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