PS3A Linux-Box v1 - Easier OtherOS++

A member of French 'scene' site Ps3-Addict.fr, dudu.clx brings us his new creation, PS3A Linux-Box v1. Made to make installing OtherOS++ on your modified PS3 consoles a lot simpler, these scripts will run after the OtherOS++ partition is created. To go along with this release the author has also created two videos. You can find the official release below, roughly translated by Google:

Originally Posted by dudu.clx

To make installations of Linux on PS3 simpler and faster, I decided to create the PS3A linux-box . Run the script, and off you go!

The linux installer for ps3 otheros + + consists of a series of scripts that will run from petitboot once otheros + + partitions created correctly (success create_hdd_region.sh).

It will be regularly updated to correct, improve some support and offer still more versions of Linux.

You can find all the help around with linux on ps3 guide !

You can find out all he offers through the changelog:

Changelog V1:

Functional:

• Installer available in three languages, English, French, Spanish.
• Basic Installation debian and ubuntu.
• Install the choice of pre-compiled kernel or compile it yourself.
• Choice of 4 modes of starts for Debian and Ubuntu (normal, full_HD, normal + wifi + wifi full_HD).
• Choice of light configuration, or custom for Debian and Ubuntu (and many office applications).
• Choice of evolution of Debian MintPPC.
• Choice of evolution of Debian to Red Ribbon.
• Choice between versions for ubuntu jaunty, karmic, karmic, maverick and maverick .
• Choosing to migrate to Ubuntu or Kubuntu Xubuntu (when choosing his office).
• Configuring the wifi for FAT (ubuntu and debian).
• Installing Fedora Core 12 with Cell SDK preinstalled (text only).

Changes planned:

• Fixed script and successful installation of Gentoo.
• Added installation of Mandriva, Arch Linux, OpenSUSE, OSX Leopard.
• Added a setup script in Fedora Core 12.
• Choice of installing the IBM Cell SDK for debian and ubuntu.
• Added support available from the script.
• Design and Theme PS3A Adding a Linux Box for Debian / Ubuntu.
• Integration petitboot.

Using PS3A Linux-Box:

Requirements:

• Have a PS3 with a CFW otheros + +
• Having prepared the hard disk
• Restart the PS3 petitboot.

Use:

• Go to the shell and type:

Code:

http://dev.ps3-addict.fr/ps3a/ps3a.sh wget 
chmod a + x ps3a.sh 
sh ./ps3a.sh

And instructions! Just enter a choice from a list, the rest just happens!

To illustrate how it works, I've made ​​two videos:

Installing ubuntu hardy in 13 minutes, via telnet:

Configuring the installation of ubuntu hardy, directly on the PS3:

Source: Ps3-Addict.fr

Downloads Firmwares from gitbrew:

• PS3 Dual Boot GameOS/Linux CFW 3.41 - 3.41 with SS Patches. 1/2 hdd to OtherOS++
• Dual Boot GameOS/Linux CFW 3.55 - 3.55 with SS Patches. 1/2 hdd to OtherOS++
• PS3 Dual Boot GameOS/Linux CFW 3.55 22GB - 22GB to OtherOS++, no SS patches
• PS3 Dual Boot GameOS/Linux CFW 3.55 1/8th - 1/8th of the drive will be for GameOS, SS patches
• PS3 Dual Boot GameOS/Linux CFW 3.55 SPECIAL - QA Flag CFW with SS patches, Can be used to downgrade your ps3 from 3.55 to lower firmwares.