Installing Linux on PS3

Sony PS3 love linux…

These instructions show you how to install LINUX on a Playstation 3 with the latest firmware.

Downloading a #Linux flavor

Download one of these #Linux versions:

Burn the iso-file onto a CD/DVD depending on the size of the distribution

Preparing the PS3

In this step we will format the PlayStation 3 and create two partitions, one for the XMB (the PS3 operating system) and one for Linux. Before formatting the PS3, you MUST backup your games saved data.

• In the XMB go to Settings > System Settings > Format Utility > Format Hard Disk. Choose Yes.
• Choose Custom partition setting and Allot 10GB to the Other OS. Perform a Quick Format.
• Reboot the PS3 by pressing X on your controller.

Preparing to run the LiveCD

• Insert the Linux CD/DVD you burned into your Playstation 3.
• Go to Settings > System Settings > Install Other OS.
• The system will detect a file called otheros.bld on your disk. Hit X to start the installer.
• Go to Settings > System Settings > Default System. Set it to Other OS. Restart your PS3 by clicking X.
• At the kboot: prompt, hit Enter. Linux will boot, slowly, from the CD.

Once the system is up and running from the disc, you may choose to install Linux permanently.

• Double click the install icon on the desktop.
• Select Manual partitioning, and choose the 10.7GB drive.

Back to normal operations under XMB

To boot back to the XMB environment, type boot-game-os at the kboot: prompt.