Gentoo Linux for PS3 DevelopmentWith Sony's recent introduction of the PS3, you can now run Linux on it as well as use it as a gaming console. The PS3 is based on a Cell processor and therefore can run most of the ppc64 64ul or 32ul binaries without change. As of now, the kernel does differ. This project page is commited to Linux running on the PS3. Here you will find all kinds of information related to Gentoo for the PS3, Cell processors, toolchains, and the Gentoo LiveCD for PS3 and PowerMacs. If you are curious about the project, please join us on #gentoo-ppc64 on irc.freenode.net. 2. LiveCD for the Sony PS3 and Apple PowerMacs We have now released a beta LiveCD for PPC64, which supports PS3s and Apple PowerMac G5s. It is available on the Gentoo mirrors under experimental/ppc64/livecd. If you are wondering what a livecd is, check out the hi-res screen shot from Ranger. In addition to a full Gnome desktop, it contains:
For a full list of packages included on the LiveCD, see this list. There are now 32-bit and 64-bit userland stages in the experimental section of the Gentoo mirrors. These are stage 4 tarballs, which means they contain a precompiled working system that requires minimal configuration before it is usable. The stage contains a precompile kernel and modules, Fluxbox window manager, vim, and X. Both stages run a 64-bit kernel. For instructions on how to install these stages, check out the Installing Gentoo on a PS3 instructions. GRP packages are precompiled binary tarballs of Gentoo packages. An example would be kde and its dependancy packages. For example, suppose you want to eliminate the compilation time for installing KDE, you would simply need to make your system aware of the GRP repository and then can emerge the binary packages quickly. For instructions on how to install GRP packages, check out the Installing Gentoo on a PS3 instructions. The following is a list of relevant links: |
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