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Can you substitute a computer with a Playstation 3?
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dzp111
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Feb 20, 2008, 08:23 PM
 
My friend's Toshiba laptop conked out on him. So instead of going to the store to get a new computer, he spent his Airmiles on a "free" Playstation 3. He's convinced that he's able to have a whole operating system going on there.

I'm thinking otherwise.

Is there an operating system for Playstation? And what are the limitations?

Thanks.
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Feb 20, 2008, 09:12 PM
 
You can put linux on a PS3, here's the LINK.
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Feb 20, 2008, 11:14 PM
 
I've heard of a company thats shipping PS3's with Yellow Dog Linux pre-installed.
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Feb 21, 2008, 10:58 PM
 
Yes, a PS3 is a general purpose computer, just not a very good one.
     
   
 
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