xp/linux on ps3?

[mdhay]

I thought that this thread would be safe because sony have allowed this.
It turns out, that you can install another OS on a playstation 3. From what I can remember, you make a partition, then put the OS disc in the drive, and I can't remember any more. If any one knows about this then please post!

[Rapier Racer]

I knew you could install Linux but XP? I certainly wouldn't be putting a M$ operating system on my PS3. Anyway say you install Linux I think you loose the XMB and theres a warning that it might go wrong. I don't think I'll ever install another OS too risky plus I have a PC here why do I need to turn my PS3 into one?

[mdhay]

because of the advanced graphics,sound etc. that xp would run off? If I did that then I could probably be able to play tron2.0........

[infoxicated]

You will never be able to get XP running on a PS3 - the architecture of the hardware is so far removed from what XP was designed to run on.

[Sausehuhn]

Oh, it works. If you've enough time. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Ecr8tWetI&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecomputerbase%2Ede%2Fnews%2 Fconsumer%5Felectronics%2Fkonsolen%2Fsony%2F2006%2 Fnovember%2Fwindows%5Fxp%5Fplaystation%5F3%2F)

[rdmx]

Nice. Emulating Windows INSIDE Linux :)
Can't see the point though *hugs computer*

[Rapier Racer]

What am I going to do with the advanced graphics after the new OS is installed though? Play games......?

[Sausehuhn]

hm? The PS3's XMB does not get lost. You simply chose which OS to boot at the start I guess.
So you can either use your PS3 as a Linux/Windows-Computer or in the normal mode, as a game console.