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logan19k
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19. August 2007 @ 01:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
the cd is in when i type installtext or ydl text but as you said it could be the iso. i have to download 4gb of data again aarrrgh. can you tell me a site where you can download it with fast speed like 500kbps+
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Hyst89
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6. September 2007 @ 13:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi guys

I'm having a bit of trouble installing this OS.

The only thing I have done differently is I used the latest version of Yellow Dog Linux instead of the 5.0 (I think I used 5.1 or something).

I did everything as instructed, and I got to that bit with the pengiuns at the top, and it got passed the kboot stage, then it did something else then came up with an error message saying something like "unable to find disc with file system on", and it terminated the install then I thought it had bricked my PS3, but I just had to do the thing when you hold down the power button to boot in gameOS again.

Have I done it wrong because I need a different bootloader for the 5.1 or something like that?

I'm scared of trying again as I fear it might brick my PS3, any help from u overly smart guys lol? Cheers
nimgnuj
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7. September 2007 @ 22:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have the same problem..
I was informed that after the 1.80 update,
we don't need the otheros.self, but just others.bld
But i have been having problems installing Linux,
I would install otheros.bld then reset my ps3 changing os mode to
"Other OS", then during installation screen (the dos-like screen with two penguins on the top left corner) it keeps saying that it is unable to locate some Linux installation files.
I have been trying for past week now and i sitll haven't had installed Linux on my ps3.
Can anyone help us with these problems?
Is there new files that we need to download?
Or is it the linux file that we need to re-download?
People please help!

scored!
rza2002
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8. September 2007 @ 07:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
having a problem with this as well, using 5.0 i get to kboot: then get
cannot determine the file type of /mnt/tmp/9c1172bde5292ce417e9539f0b7ce67c//ppc/ppc64/vmlinux-ps3
1: syntax error: word unexpected (expecting ")")

using 5.01 i get exactly the same, is this a problem with the otheros file i'm using, or a problem with both downloads? anyway to fix this, on a side note, ubuntu works fine, although its slow, the sound is crap, and i cant open any memory cards in it
TheSqrl
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10. September 2007 @ 17:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i need help wene i am at the bootloader part and i try to install it it comes up with the other downloaded file insted of the self one so plez help( :
Tijntje
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11. September 2007 @ 09:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi Guy's,

Maybe a simple question but how do I switch back to the normal PS3 OS when I'm in the Linux OS.

Thanks

Rotterdam
Tijntje
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11. September 2007 @ 09:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I just forgot to ask. I also want to know how to update the codecs for watching movies.

Please help

Rotterdam
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19. September 2007 @ 21:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
has anyone with sdtv been able to change the resolution, mine is real small and makes all the windows, insane big?
MacHarper
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19. September 2007 @ 21:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi Everyone maybe somebody can help me with my problem here I'm currently Running Yellow Dog on my ps3 right now wich is connected to my 32 inch Syntax Olivia HDTV Via HDMI iam trying to change the resulution to display 1080i on my HDTV because thats the max res that my tv can handle but i just dont know where to start. I tried going to display and change it but it doesnt give the option..
TIA

Ted S Fernandez
chaos012
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26. September 2007 @ 21:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
installing yellow dog 5 on ps3 and i cant seem to get past the start up
and in the authentication configuration i apparently am not inputing the right stuff,
cause everytime i hit F12 to go to the next section of the install i get put back in
the authentication config. screen. does anyone know what to do at this point.
(P.S. i dont have wired internet so please no advice that involves downloading directly on the console.
joey15
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6. October 2007 @ 13:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
the boot loader downloader downloads just show up as code on my firefox anyone else have this problem? i had to run them in iexplorerr!

Joe Mainwaring
joey15
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6. October 2007 @ 14:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
oommmg. someone helpp me pleasee.
i got to the keyboard language screen...
the it said something about the hardware it found
and displayed an error message.
and then it went into loads of text.
and then it said reboot.
soo i turned it off and on and all im getting is a black screen:(
any ideas?

Joe Mainwaring
joey15
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7. October 2007 @ 12:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Okay, I've sorted out my problem now, if anyone is looking for a solution to the problem I had then its simple; turn off your PS3 and then hold the powering on button, you will hear 2 beeps and then you will be directed back to the game os. You will then be prompted to make use of your HDMI cable and select your maximum resolution.

Another thing; i'm a noob, I kinda figured that installing Linux would be a breeze but if you are like me a noob I advise you to read this tutorial and if you don't fully understand other tutorials until you do understand, seriously it works out a lot better in the long run and you will know what to expect.

I am currently installing Linux and its worked this time.

Its looking great so far on 1080i, can't wait to get into it!

Good luckk!

Joe Mainwaring
joey15
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8. October 2007 @ 14:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Anyone working the WiFi on YDL? If so explain how please. It would be a big help lol, i;m stuck for ideas atm. Great tutorial btw.

Joe Mainwaring
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8. October 2007 @ 17:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I am having a problem.

I can get into the installation without a problem, I run the

kboot: installtext

I get past making my password, then I am asked about the partitions. I am not sure which one I should use. I tried to use:

Remove all Linux partitions
Remove all partitions

both times I got to the "Installing Linux this may take several minutes". The screen stays with that window up for about 2 or 3 minutes, then I get an error. it says something along the lines of "Cannot continue (something about the cd) is corrupt.

then it tells me to reboot.

This is really starting to annoy me to no end. Can someone please let me know what I am doing wrong?

BTW - I got my YDL 5.0.1 from PS3wiki it was 3.4GB and is the "SDTV" version. (As I dont have a HDTV)

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KOrt1st
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16. October 2007 @ 10:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok wondering if someone can help me here... I managed to install linux eventually I done it using the 5.1 version. i tried to install the xautoconfig file but it said that a newer version is already installed. When I manage to get onto linux using startx picture is all flickery and it seems to think that my screen is longer vertically and horizontally than it really is so i cant see the windows very good because half of them are chopped off, ive tried going into resolution and display settings but there are no options...Also i would like to set up the wireless connection but can't because its not possible to apply my WEP key because half of the window is chopped off... the other problem is that when i turn on the PS3 YDL does'nt automatically load up, i always have to go thru the startx way..also when i try to restart the the screen just goes blank.

Stewart Lippiatt

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arteta93
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22. October 2007 @ 05:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
can someone please help me ! when i was installing YDL it couldnt find a file and i didnt know how to get off the screen to cancel the installation so i switched it off and now my ps3 wont come on !

If anyone can help me please reply to this post !!!

Much grateful!!
joey15
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22. October 2007 @ 10:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
turn off your ps3 and then hold the powering on button until u hear 2 beeps, then let go and it will go into the original os.

Joe Mainwaring
arteta93
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23. October 2007 @ 06:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Joey15 THANK YOU! lol i seriusly thought i'd messed up my ps3.
joey15
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23. October 2007 @ 10:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yeahh, the same happened to me mann! i was really scared haha! you got ydl on there now?

Joe Mainwaring
eddy315
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27. October 2007 @ 08:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks dave for The tutorial . I Am currently writing this to you on my ps3 after installing the yellow dog linux !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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chatrang
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29. October 2007 @ 13:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I cannot for the life of me get wireless to work. I have YDL 5.1
Wireless is my only option so I need to get it to work.

Hope someone here can help! Every site I have tried has been useless.

Any ideas?

Rob
Rmilligan
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31. October 2007 @ 00:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey i need help installing linux. i burned all the yellow dog files into an image then onto a dvd. Then wen i switched over to otheros and rebooted with the dvd it loads with 2 penguins, and at the end saying kboot. I do not have a HDTV. i typed in installtext & ydltext. doesnt work. i insert the dvd and it loads, and then my screen goes blank. How do i fix this?
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13. November 2007 @ 14:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Can somebody help me with the final step with ydl 5.0. when i login under root and put my password in i get the command bar like im supposed to.then i type in
wget http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_5.0/Xauto
config-0.23-2.ydl.2.ppc.rpm and i get a temporary failure in name resoulution message what cant i do to fix this and iam using sdtv and the X is in capital letters to in Xautoconfig
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13. November 2007 @ 16:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Make sure that you are connected to the internet, and that the PS3 can access the network. Check that!


 
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