"Install Other OS" Option??? Why is it there??? - PSP-Forum.com

bamhm182 · 12-27-2006, 05:51 AM

I know it's there so you can install other Operating Systems on it, but why would Sony want us to. I've googled it and than I found out that one of the OSs you can install is Linux, which brings me to wondering about 2 things.

1. Wouldn't Sony loose money and allow homebrew by allowing us to have homebrew and such on this supercomputer of a gaming console?

2. What would be the advantages of having Linux installed on your PS3?

Maybe Sony is planning to release a OS of their own, I honestly have no idea why they'd put that there, what do you guys/girl think?

Berserk_Fury · 12-27-2006, 03:44 PM

Personally, the only reason I would want to do that is if the internet browser will become better. The current one is extremely slow. Does anyone know if upgrading the OS to Linux will still let you use all the features of the PS3's OS?

Ryder · 12-27-2006, 04:56 PM

I thought it was a dual-boot thing... :? :? :? :?

Edit.'::'. Why dont you call Sony??? That'd be a hell of a lot easyer!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

sam_pears · 12-27-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryder

I thought it was a dual-boot thing... :? :? :? :?

Edit.'::'. Why dont you call Sony??? That'd be a hell of a lot easyer!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

But don't that cost like the same price as the PS3...per minute?

bamhm182 · 12-27-2006, 09:49 PM

No, it's free, if it did, I'd be in SOOOOOOOOoo much trouble right now because I've called them so many times, I know like all what buttons to push and thier phone number and stuff. :P (I know what you're thinking "FAAAAN BOOOOOIII!!!!!!!" lol, but that's not the reason why I've had to call them so much, it's because I keep having questions and want to know when my PSP's coming back.:lol

Berserk_Fury · 12-28-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bamhm182

No, it's free, if it did, I'd be in SOOOOOOOOoo much trouble right now because I've called them so many times, I know like all what buttons to push and thier phone number and stuff. :P (I know what you're thinking "FAAAAN BOOOOOIII!!!!!!!" lol, but that's not the reason why I've had to call them so much, it's because I keep having questions and want to know when my PSP's coming back.:lol

If you call them before I do (stupid laziness) please post up here what they tell you.

bamhm182 · 12-28-2006, 12:51 AM

I'll do it now, than edit this post.

Ryder · 12-28-2006, 12:57 AM

*Lil' Scrappy* OK K K!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8)

bamhm182 · 12-28-2006, 01:13 AM

Hahaha, seems like EVERYONE that answers the phone got fired. :lol:

I tried calling them, and instead of them putting me on hold, it says they're unable to answer the call :P

Ryder · 12-28-2006, 01:17 AM

I wouldnt be suprised...

Everytime I call I ask something simple like "Can any Blue-Tooth ear piece for the PS3???" and they're like...uh....um....what is an ear piece... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

12-27-2006, 05:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
bamhm182 The Moderationator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States, Colorado Posts: 4,937	"Install Other OS" Option??? Why is it there??? I know it's there so you can install other Operating Systems on it, but why would Sony want us to. I've googled it and than I found out that one of the OSs you can install is Linux, which brings me to wondering about 2 things. 1. Wouldn't Sony loose money and allow homebrew by allowing us to have homebrew and such on this supercomputer of a gaming console? 2. What would be the advantages of having Linux installed on your PS3? Maybe Sony is planning to release a OS of their own, I honestly have no idea why they'd put that there, what do you guys/girl think? __________________

12-27-2006, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ryder PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: Naples, Florida - U.S Posts: 2,685	I thought it was a dual-boot thing... :? :? :? :? Edit.'::'. Why dont you call Sony??? That'd be a hell of a lot easyer!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: __________________ Ryder GTA IV - Pop-in much? "Is it possible to give a game an 11? If so, this would be the game that would merit that score." - IGN Review of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots

12-27-2006, 09:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
bamhm182 The Moderationator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States, Colorado Posts: 4,937	No, it's free, if it did, I'd be in SOOOOOOOOoo much trouble right now because I've called them so many times, I know like all what buttons to push and thier phone number and stuff. :P (I know what you're thinking "FAAAAN BOOOOOIII!!!!!!!" lol, but that's not the reason why I've had to call them so much, it's because I keep having questions and want to know when my PSP's coming back.:lol __________________

12-28-2006, 12:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
bamhm182 The Moderationator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States, Colorado Posts: 4,937	I'll do it now, than edit this post. __________________

12-28-2006, 12:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ryder PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: Naples, Florida - U.S Posts: 2,685	Lil' Scrappy OK K K!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8) __________________ Ryder GTA IV - Pop-in much? "Is it possible to give a game an 11? If so, this would be the game that would merit that score." - IGN Review of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots

12-27-2006, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Berserk_Fury PSP-Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,031	Personally, the only reason I would want to do that is if the internet browser will become better. The current one is extremely slow. Does anyone know if upgrading the OS to Linux will still let you use all the features of the PS3's OS?

12-28-2006, 01:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
bamhm182 The Moderationator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States, Colorado Posts: 4,937	Hahaha, seems like EVERYONE that answers the phone got fired. :lol: I tried calling them, and instead of them putting me on hold, it says they're unable to answer the call :P __________________

12-28-2006, 01:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ryder PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: Naples, Florida - U.S Posts: 2,685	I wouldnt be suprised... Everytime I call I ask something simple like "Can any Blue-Tooth ear piece for the PS3???" and they're like...uh....um....what is an ear piece... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: __________________ Ryder GTA IV - Pop-in much? "Is it possible to give a game an 11? If so, this would be the game that would merit that score." - IGN Review of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots

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