Yellow Dog Linux v5.0 for PS3 at launch

[Loke]

Wooo! :E

When will YDL v5.0 Ship?
YDL v5.0 is slated for release mid-November with support for the Sony PS3 first, and support for the former Apple PowerPC product line to follow. Any updates required to support the Apple PowerPC systems following the release for PS3 will be made available via a free download.

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Which systems will be supported?
Terra Soft will initially launch YDL v5.0 with support for the Sony PS3. By the close of 2006, support for the former Apple PowerPC product line will be made available, with intent to provide both DVD and CD install images via YDL.net Enhanced and the public mirrors. The shipping product will be available as DVD only.

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Thanks to gofreak from NeoGAF for the heads-up.

 

[VictimOfScience]

Ohoho! That is some seriously kick-ass news!! It'll be even better next year when I actually have a PS3!

 

[dream431ca]

I know nothing about Linux. Could someone explain why this news is exciting?

 

[Tyguy]

I know nothing about Linux. Could someone explain why this news is exciting?

Cause blue-cat was terrible

 

[VictimOfScience]

I know nothing about Linux. Could someone explain why this news is exciting?

2 words: Home + Brew.

 

[destrukt]

It's cute how you guys think Sony will let you do things like that.

I mean, we all know they don't care about home brew on the PSP and they really don't try at all (It's not like they release regular new versions of the firmware to stop it, do they ? Nope) to stop it happening. :O

 

[dream431ca]

Ok, now I see...but the XBOX 360 has a similar development going on where you can make games for your XBOX 360.

 

[smwScott]

It's cute how you guys think Sony will let you do things like that.

I mean, we all know they don't care about home brew on the PSP and they really don't try at all (It's not like they release regular new versions of the firmware to stop it, do they ? Nope) to stop it happening. :O

Try as they might, homebrew is still going strong on PSP. I suspect PS3 will be a lot more susceptible to it with ****ing Linux running on the system...

 

[theroadtonowhere]

I love linux , the only thing i use windows for anymore is my school programs that are designed for it.

 

[Loke]

More info.

Terra Soft to Provide Linux for the Sony PLAYSTATION®3.

LOVELAND, Colorado - 17 October 2006 - Terra Soft is proud to announce Yellow Dog Linux v5.0 for PLAYSTATION®3 from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI).

Yellow Dog Linux v5.0, Terra Soft's next generation Linux operating system for Power will support PLAYSTATION 3, providing an end-user experience far surpassing previous versions. Through an aggressive, rapid co-development project conducted by Carsten Haitzler and the Enlightenment development team, Yellow Dog Linux v5.0, built upon Fedora Core 5, now integrates the next generation "E17" desktop in order to provide an unprecedented level of function and interface aesthetic. Designed for users of all ages and all levels of experience, Yellow Dog Linux v5.0 is Terra Soft's most advanced distribution to date.

"We have worked closely with the energetic, determined E17 team to bring this advanced graphical user interface to a state of interface euphoria. It's not about eye candy and unnecessary special effects, it's about finding balance between a lean, uncluttered desktop and a personal environment that is both familiar and powerful. E17 is simply the most incredible thing I have ever used --with any operating system," states Cesar Delgado, System Administrator for Terra Soft.

Owen Stampflee, Lead Software Engineer of Terra Soft Solutions expresses, "From the days of the Commodore 64 to modern overclocked and water cooled home computers, a battle has raged between dedicated game boxes and home computers for highest quality game play. PLAYSTATION 3 provides an industry first exceptional Linux OS experience ... and Terra Soft the first Linux OS. I am proud to have played a part in this development."

Under basic agreement with SCEI, Terra Soft was granted a unique opportunity to develop and bring to market a complete Linux OS for the Sony PLAYSTATION 3. In development of Yellow Dog Linux v5.0, Terra Soft integrated and enhanced code from Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Sony Group, and Fedora in order to offer the following:
- kernel 2.6.16
- gcc 3.4.4 and glibc 2.4
- Cell SDK 1.1
- OpenOffice.org 2.0.2
- FireFox 1.5.0 and Thunderbird 1.5.0
- Nautilus 2.1.4
... and a suite of Personal Accessories, Development Tools; Sound & Video, Internet, and Networking applications.

A single-click installer enables absolutely anyone to install without instruction. Post-install, the default suite of applications presents an intuitive, self-guided means of exploring Linux without the confusion of multiple applications in the same family. An Advanced installer mode enables selection from greater than fifteen hundred packages, as is expected from a complete Linux distribution.

PLAYSTATION 3 is an advanced computer system designed to provide next generation computer entertainment contents in the home, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell microprocessor with super computer like power.

As a guest of IBM at the annual SC2006 tradeshow, Nov 13-16, Tampa, Florida, Terra Soft will showcase Yellow Dog Linux v5.0, Y-HPC v2.0 beta, and Y-Bio v1.1. Yellow Dog Linux v5.0 for PLAYSTATION 3 will be made available through YDL.net Enhanced accounts, through the Terra Soft on-line Store, retailers, and public mirrors world-wide.

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[sHaDdoW]

Yes, sony has being saying that linux will be avaible for it for ages...

 

[Loke]

Even more.

Terra Soft, a Loveland-based Linux software development company, announced Tuesday the unveiling of its Yellow Dog Linux v5.0 operating system for Sony's much-anticipated Playstation 3.

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"With our operating system, the Playstation could very easily be your home CD player, DVD player, MP3 player and home computer, as well as a great game box," said Terra Soft CEO Kai Staats.

When running the Linux software system, the Playstation would serve as a fully functional home computer, loaded with more than 1,000 applications. But instead of having a suite of applications, the computer would offer users a choice of multiple mail servers, word processing programs, spreadsheets, office applications, music and video players and games.

"This is not an application-limited appliance," Staats said. "This is a full-blown computer. There is no issue of 'can it do this or that?' It can do everything."

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Yellow Dog Linux is not preinstalled on the Playstation - there are a few steps to arrive at the installer - but anybody who knows how to use a keyboard, a mouse, and a Web browser can do it, Staats said.

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Both the Sony Playstation 3 and Yellow Dog Linux v5.0 will be available in November. Yellow Dog will be available through Terra Soft's online store, at www.terrasoftsolutions.com.

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