Yellow Dog Linux

Here is the mirror to download the YDL iso. This is a legal download mirror.

My advice is to scroll to the bottom and find the newest version that has "PS3" in the link.
Currently the latest version is yellowdog-5.0.1-phoenix-20070511-PS3.iso

YDL Download Mirror

Edit 11/27:
Well I installed YDL on the PS3...I have to say it wasn't that hard but did take a little while. I haven't had a chance to play with it to much yet but so far I like it. It even comes with GIMP as one of the pre-installed packages...for all you graphics guys. I did notice one thing that was kind of funny...It didn't support my Microsoft mouse, I had to use my Logitech one. Again I will report back with new details on this as I find more.

Edit 11/28:
Ok I played with Linux all day and really don't understand how to a thing with it. I couldn't even get Java installed. Anyways I will leave this thread open if anybody else, maybe who is more familiar with Linux, wants to tackle it. I have all the files you need so just let me know.

Hey Figz I have YDL on my PS3 as well.. There are alot of things you can do with it. Linux is just a really complicated OS, it's all open and developmental.. thats partly why it's free. I still haven't found much really worth having yet... cept it's easier to transfer files. My next idea is to see if it will push some lower spec'd pc games. The thing that worries me the most, is getting them to run without checking for GPU drivers... Unless, I can re-code an nVidia driver to search the ps3 gpu, and show up to the app as as nvidia rather then ps3 hardware.... Dunno... not sure if it could handle the emulation and the game together accually... I dunno only time will tell!

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Maybe u can try that on a 360 as well...??? Mostly because Windows=PC and Xbox. U may be on to something.......

Im freakin stoked about the possibilities. im going to get linux onthere and then try a windows xp kernal ive seen it done on u tube and I want to set it up so that my default os is windows.. i gotta get hdmi adn a keyboard and mouse thats the hard part haha

Please let us know if you are successful and if you are try to make a note of your steps so you can post a tutorial here for the other members.

Explain when after I burn the iso to a disc.
Do I then insert it into the ps3 after the hd was partition?
Also I heard you must have a mouse and keyboard too, correct?
And what resolution should I have my tv on at the time? 1080p?
Im confused as to what and how to install this, please explain! Thanks!

yes you should partition off 10g of memory to the other os,, then insert disc. make sure that the disk is in dvd format because that is all that the ps3 runs.. also you need a key board to enter prompt and a mouse to use the linux os once its running. and you also need the hdmi cables.. the resoulution of the tv doesnt quite matter its just that the ps3 wont outputdata to non hdcp conpliant moniter.. confusing? here is a link that might confuse you more http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/pa-linuxps3-1/

If you are still having problems let us know exactly where you problem is and I will try to walk you through what I can.