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  1. 08-19-2009, 01:42 PM #1
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    with version 3 of the firmware of a PS3, it is not possible anymore to install a 3rd-party-OS - at least official - does anyone know if also the "fat" PS3 is affected?
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    No reason for the upgrade if you are using the PS3 as a cruncher

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    The PS3 slim really is near silent in comparison with anything else in my bedroom. I left it crunching Folding@Home overnight the first night I got it and it didn't disturb me at all.

    If anyone does find a way to get Linux on it somehow, it really would make a great cruncher.
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  4. 09-12-2009, 05:52 AM #4
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    looks like you finally got a PS3, alpha
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  5. 12-12-2009, 06:39 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by the-mk View Post
    with version 3 of the firmware of a PS3, it is not possible anymore to install a 3rd-party-OS - at least official - does anyone know if also the "fat" PS3 is affected?
    downloaded and installed firmware version 3.15 on my "fat" PS3 - the "install other OS" menu entry is still there - for those who want to know it...
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    It sounds like Linux on the slim is getting closer:

    http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2...ights-back.ars

    Ironically, this effort was started as a result of Sony removing the "Other OS" option from the fat PS3s.
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