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dos1986

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2. April 2007 @ 15:22

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So my pc blew a few days ago,the psu died and the hard drive and motherboard have been acting up for a while now.So im thinking off getting a PS3.

I have an old laptop which I use for surfing the net and such,anyway im thinking off getting a PS3 so I can play games,have a blue-ray player,download movies etc.

So my questions are,If I download and install Yellow Dog Linux 5.0 can I use the PS3 like I use a pc.

So Can I download movies,music,psp games,ps2 games etc off rapidshare onto a 500gb usb portable hard drive.

Can I watch the movies I have downloaded from rapidshare on the PS3.

Can I extract rar files on the PS3.

Can I watch dailymotion,youtube,alluc,peekvid etc on the ps3.

Can I surf the internet as quick as I do on the PC.

Can I connect a usb Dvdrw and burn dvds using the PS3.

Forgive me if I migth sound stupid,but I have heard for the last few months from everyone that the PS3 is basically a PC.And can do most things a PC can is this true?

I have not lived under a rock,im 27 thats all and havent really kept up.

Thanks

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Domreis

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2. April 2007 @ 22:10

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I am not sure about your questions involving yellowdog, as I haven't got around to installing it, but for your other questions,

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Can I surf the internet as quick as I do on the PC.

Yes, as long as you have a keyboard

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Can I watch the movies I have downloaded from rapidshare on the PS3.

Yes

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Can I connect a usb Dvdrw and burn dvds using the PS3.

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Can I watch dailymotion,youtube,alluc,peekvid etc on the ps3.

Yes

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dos1986

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3. April 2007 @ 02:59

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Thanks Domreis...think Ive found my new pc.

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Domreis

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3. April 2007 @ 08:50

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Are you saying your PS3 is going to be your new PC? I would get the Replacement Plan from best buy, you never know what will go wrong in 3 years!

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