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Ubuntu Linux on PS3
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Replies: 6Last Post Aug. 22, 2008 6:49pm by supsup
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I am trying to install Ubuntu Linux on my PS3, I was wondering if anyone knew how to make an .iso image on a CD, I have Nero for burning CDs. Also I was wondering if anyone knew how to change the resolution, I have a 1080p tv and was wondering if I could change it. Last thing, how can I return to the XMB from Ubuntu? Thanks for the help.

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Uhhh... yeah. I think only Bluray will work.

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Use Nero to burn the .iso

And you wont be able to access the XMB without rebooting.

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First, to do the .iso image on the CD, you have to open Nero, and there should be an option to burn .iso to a CD.  
Once you do that, make sure you partition the PS3’s hard drive. You can allot 10GB to the Ubuntu, or 10GB to the PS3. Then you insert the CD, and go the settings menu, and select install other OS. Once you do that then it should be installing to the hard drive.  

To get the resolution. :
at kboot: <- prompt  
type ps3videomode -v3 , there are various numbers, you can find a good resolution you like.  

3, 4, 8, 9, 35, 36, or 40 / 41 , out of these, choose the one you like best.  
once you find the best resolution just hit enter and let ubuntu start,  
after its started and running , open terminal and type  

sudo nano /etc/event.d/ps3videomode  

This will start the console text editor nano with an empty file called ps3videomode in the event d folder. In this file, type:  

start on runlevel 2  
exec /usr/bin/ps3videomode -v0 <- replace the 0 with that suitable resolution number that you typed in at the kboot prompt.  
after that  

hit Ctrl + o <- the letter O and hit Enter to confirm, then Ctrl + x to exit nano  
now reboot your ubuntu and hopefully if everything was done correctly at nano you will be running ubuntu with your preferred resolution  

You can go back to the XMB, open terminal from top menus and type following  
code:  
sudo boot-game-os  

Enter your password, hit enter, and it should boot back to the XMB.  
Also you can turn off the system and hold the power button until it loads back in the XMB.  

If you have any other questions, just pm me.

Post edited at 6:45 pm on Aug. 22, 2008 by Ancient Rights

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ubuntu has a link to a free program that will burn a iso thats readable. I like ubuntu on the ps3., cause you can do things like play wow on it.

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Quote: from drifting at 5:39 pm on Aug. 22, 2008

Use Nero to burn the .iso

And you wont be able to access the XMB without rebooting.


Ah, Okay, that was kinda dumb I should have known that, found it in the options.


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Quote: from Ancient Rights at 5:43 pm on Aug. 22, 2008

First, to do the .iso image on the CD, you have to open Nero, and there should be an option to burn .iso to a CD.
Once you do that, make sure you partition the PS3's hard drive. You can allot 10GB to the Ubuntu, or 10GB to the PS3. Then you insert the CD, and go the settings menu, and select install other OS. Once you do that then it should be installing to the hard drive.

To get the resolution. :
at kboot: <- prompt
type ps3videomode -v3 , there are various numbers, you can find a good resolution you like.

3, 4, 8, 9, 35, 36, or 40 / 41 , out of these, choose the one you like best.
once you find the best resolution just hit enter and let ubuntu start,
after its started and running , open terminal and type

sudo nano /etc/event.d/ps3videomode

This will start the console text editor nano with an empty file called ps3videomode in the event d folder. In this file, type:

start on runlevel 2
exec /usr/bin/ps3videomode -v0 <- replace the 0 with that suitable resolution number that you typed in at the kboot prompt.
after that

hit Ctrl + o <- the letter O and hit Enter to confirm, then Ctrl + x to exit nano
now reboot your ubuntu and hopefully if everything was done correctly at nano you will be running ubuntu with your preferred resolution

You can go back to the XMB, open terminal from top menus and type following
code:
sudo boot-game-os

Enter your password, hit enter, and it should boot back to the XMB.
Also you can turn off the system and hold the power button until it loads back in the XMB.

If you have any other questions, just pm me.


Thanks I will try that, hopefully I get it right. And that XMB thing sounds a bit complicated, maybe ill stick to shutting down and doing it that way.

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