Yellow Dog Linux 6.0 for PS3 released



Terrasoft has released a new version of its Yellow Dog Linux (YDL) operating system, which includes a new kernel version as well as the E17 desktop environment.

Terrasoft promises that YDL 6.0 will deliver "enterprise quality for the home user" as it is based on "CentOS with select Fedora 7 components". The operating system is a solid upgrade for Playstation users over version 5.0.2, which used the Linux kernel 2.6.22 rc4. Now in version 2.6.23, the software supports the Playstation 3, Apple PowerPC G4 and G5 as well as IBM's System p series JS2x, 510, 520 and 540.

Included in the package are the desktops E17 and Gnome, with an option to run KDE; additionally, YDL 6.0 comes with Gnash, Ekiga VoIP, Pidgin IM/IRC, and the Fluendo (MP3) codec installer as well as the Cell SDK v3.0. Supported audio features include audio, 802.11b Airport auto-configuration (Extreme with manual configuration), Sony's Sixaxis controller, as well as cellphone internet connections. Following the basic install, users can add the Firefox web browser, the Thunderbird email client, Open Office, gThumb and GIMP, RythmBox Music Player, games, multimedia applications, and "a suite of personal accessories," Terrasoft said.

YDL 6.0 can be installed on top of the PS3's GameOS and therefore enables PS3 users to run both YDL and the game platform. The basic toolset to partition the PS3's hard drive is already included with the PS3.

Source: http://play-beyond.net/2008/02/11/yellow-d...r-ps3-released/

Will be available on public mirrors next month; March 3, 2008 to be exact.

Here's the direct download link for YDL 6.0 (3.7GB):

http://mirror.anl.gov/yellowdog/iso/yellow...VD_20080207.iso

10GB for GameOS is freakin' small. Games like Devil May Cry requires 5GB data installation to PS3 HDD before you can start playing.

Unless you're planning to use PS3 as your full-pledge PC, it's better to allocate bigger partition to GameOS, and 10GB to OtherOS. If 10GB is not enough, you can still use external hard-disk for your Linux.

ps: i'm still working on the demo list. will inform you once completed.

Yellow Dog Linux v6.1 Offers Advanced Cell Experience



"Yellow Dog Linux v6.1 offers an updated Firefox and OpenOffice.org, a vastly improved graphical wireless configuration tool, and the introduction of ps3vram functionality which enables use of PS3 video RAM for temporary storage or swap."

This is the first release of Yellow Dog Linux by new owners, Fixstars. Fixstars acquired Terra Soft Solutions (and their Yellow Dog Linux product) last month."

Full article: http://us.fixstars.com/news/2008/2008-11-19.shtml

They only allow access to RSX GPU's memory at the moment.

Yellow Dog Linux 6.1 uses the graphics memory of the Playstation 3

"Compared with the previous version 6.0, the new version offers features like IBM's Cell SDK 3.1, Firefox 3.0, and OpenOffice 2.3. On the Playstation 3, the system can for the first time use the RSX GPU's 256MB of memory as a swap partition, which should noticeably enhance the distribution's performance. In addition, the new version features an extended WLAN configuration tool and supports the Barcelona Supercomputing Center's CellSs. The distribution is based on the kernel version 2.6.27, X.org 1.4.999, and xrandr 1.2.2.

Yellow Dog Linux 6.1 is currently available to the registered owners of YDL.net enhanced accounts. A DVD version is scheduled for release in two weeks' time, and a free version to download in four weeks' time."

Full article: http://www.heise-online.co.uk/open/Yellow-...3--/news/112024