Thread: PS3A Linux-box v1 – Script For Easy Linux Installing

dudu.clx from a french ps3-scene site has released a script for making it easier to install Linux on the Playstation 3. He also created 2 videos and planned to tweak the script a little more.



Google Translation:

PS3A linux-box v1

The linux installer for ps3 otheros++ consists of a series of scripts that will run from petitboot once otheros++ partitions created correctly (success create_hdd_region.sh).

It will be regularly updated to correct, improve and offer some support still more versions of Linux.

You can find all the help around with linux on ps3 guide!

You can find out all he offers through the changelog:

Changelog v1

- Installer available in three languages​​, English, French, Spanish.

- Basic Installation debian and ubuntu.

- Installation at the option of pre-compiled kernel or compile it yourself.

- Choice of 4 modes of starts for Debian and Ubuntu (normal, full_HD, normal + wifi + wifi full_HD).

- Choice of light configuration, or custom for Debian and Ubuntu (and many office applications).

- Choice of evolution of Debian MintPPC.

- Choice between versions for ubuntu hardy, hardy, intrepid, and maverick maverick.

- Choosing to migrate to Ubuntu or Kubuntu Xubuntu (when choosing his office).

- Configuring the wifi for FAT (ubuntu and debian).

- Installing Fedora Core 12 with Cell SDK preinstalled (text only).

Changes planned:

- Fixed script and successful installation of Gentoo.

- Added post-install Debian for Red Ribbon.

- Added installation of Mandriva, Arch Linux, OpenSUSE, OSX Leopard.

- Added a setup script in Fedora Core 12.

- Choice of installing the IBM Cell SDK for debian and ubuntu.

- Added support available from the script.

- Design and Theme PS3A Adding a Linux Box for Debian / Ubuntu.

- Integration into petitboot.

Use ps3a linux-box:

Prerequisites:

- Have a PS3 with a CFW OtherOS++

- Have set the hard drive

- Restart the PS3 petitboot.

use:

- Go to the shell and type:

HTML Code:

wget http://dev.ps3-addict.fr/ps3a/ps3a.sh
chmod a+x ps3a.shsh ./ps3a.sh

Use ps3Et instructions! Just enter a choice from a list, the rest just happens!

To illustrate how it works, I’ve made ​​two videos:

Installing ubuntu hardy in 13 minutes, via telnet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnfaO...layer_embedded

Configuring the installation of ubuntu hardy, directly on the PS3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhiFU...layer_embedded

source ps3hax

wasn't this already posted?

i already checked before posting but let me check again

edit seems it was and couldn't see it due that it was in the bottom
sorry about that please remove this thread then