Re: [Sheflug] Stupid question maybe? Linux on PS3

[Jan White <Jan.White@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Douglas G Mckendrick wrote:
> I've bought a playstation 3.  And have been reading about linux on the
> ps3.  If I installed yellowdog or even ubuntu now on my ps3, can I
> download and install other programs that never came with the the os?
> eg, Can I install say libdvdcss without worrying about the ps3
> architecture?
> Maybe an easier question..........does programs for linux work on all
> architectures? x86, mac etc?
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Doug
> 
> 
> 
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Hi

Here's the long version of how to do Linux on PS3 (from IBM).

"The Sony PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) is the easiest and cheapest way for programmers to 
get their hands on the new Cell Broadband Engine (Cell BE) processor and take it 
for a drive. Discover what the fuss is all about, how to install Linux on the 
PS3, and how to get started developing for the Cell BE processor on the PS3."

http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/power/library/pa-linuxps3-1/

Cheers,  Jan
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