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Avalanche
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Post subject: Turned my ps3 into...  Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:26 pm |
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A SuPeR CoMpUtEr...
okay sorry for the gay text, but I know that caught your eye :p
I just installed a brand new OS for my PS3, called Yellow Dog Linux
This OS allows you to use your PS3 like a Linux computer, which includes some neat programs. As you can see from the list, there is firefox for browing, Gaim for IM chat or IRC (which ever you prefer), GIMP for photo editing and a bunch of programming tools.
BTW, i'm on the ps3 now typing this.
All you need is a USB keyboard/mouse and a TV with 720 resolution or higher.
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Penguin13
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:27 pm |
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Or.. You can just use a computer -.-
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:27 pm |
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cool.
what are the ps3 specs? if they are better than a regular computer, why not buy a ps3? =P
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XemnasXD
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:31 pm |
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you can buy a pretty good HP desktop for $399 USD....still cheaper than a PS3 i hope that not the only use your getting out of your gaming console...
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Avalanche
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:38 pm |
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XemnasXD wrote: you can buy a pretty good HP desktop for $399 USD....still cheaper than a PS3 i hope that not the only use your getting out of your gaming console...
Yeah a 400 dollar computer isn't a super computer that can handle intense games lol.
If I recall correctly, Stanford used people's PS3's when they were not being used which sped up their research by 3-5 times because of the power the PS3's had.
You could buy a regular computer, which I have, but this way I get a Blu-Ray player, a consol that plays games, and a computer all for like less than 600.
Regular Cost for that=
1) blue ray player: about 400 bucks
2) good computer with good gfx card: around 800-1000
3) consol that plays game: 250
total: in ths mid $1000's.
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Dystopia
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:42 pm |
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AvAlAnChE1 wrote: XemnasXD wrote: you can buy a pretty good HP desktop for $399 USD....still cheaper than a PS3 i hope that not the only use your getting out of your gaming console... Yeah a 400 dollar computer isn't a super computer that can handle intense games lol. If I recall correctly, Stanford used people's PS3's when they were not being used which sped up their research by 3-5 times because of the power the PS3's had. You could buy a regular computer, which I have, but this way I get a Blu-Ray player, a consol that plays games, and a computer all for like less than 600. Regular Cost for that= 1) blue ray player: about 400 bucks 2) good computer with good gfx card: around 800-1000 3) consol that plays game: 250 total: in ths mid $1000's. I was just about to say the same thing...
Avalanche, that seems pretty cool...just dont go overload with downloading stuff to your ps3, you can brick it if you use untrusted software or applications...
From http://www.bestbuy.com
And XemnasXD, "PlayStation 3 40GB & Spider Man 3 Blu-ray Movie" $399CAD
and "PlayStation 3 80GB Hardware & Motorstorm" $499CAD
40gb is around the same, 80gb is a bill extra, but your still saving taking what avalanche said into account...
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Avalanche
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:44 pm |
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Yeah I did some research before hand, installing a linux OS doesn't void the warrenty, and I don't plan to add anything else really. I added a external HD for extra space as well.
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Vandango
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:51 pm |
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Try run SRO XD
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:57 pm |
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Penguin13 wrote: Or.. You can just use a computer -.-
  WORD 
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Avalanche
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:00 pm |
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Karlos Vandango wrote: Try run SRO XD
If there was a linux or mac based client I could lol.
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Vandango
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:01 pm |
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AvAlAnChE1 wrote: Karlos Vandango wrote: Try run SRO XD If there was a linux or mac based client I could lol. use a windows Emulator
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Avalanche
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:02 pm |
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on the linux? don't want to brick my ps3 here... hmmm.. link?
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[SD]Twysta
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:22 pm |
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Innovacious wrote: you do realise the ps3 only has 256mb of ram?
i lol'd
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HejsaN wrote: cpinney wrote: download more ram. Where? Did not find any on google. 
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Avalanche
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:11 pm |
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Innovacious wrote: you do realise the ps3 only has 256mb of ram?
do you realize how fast it is with just 256 ram and what kind of games it can play when a computer with 1 gig of ram cant?
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XemnasXD
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:17 pm |
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AvAlAnChE1 wrote: Innovacious wrote: you do realise the ps3 only has 256mb of ram? do you realize how fast it is with just 256 ram and what kind of games it can play when a computer with 1 gig of ram cant? what good games can linux operate...
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Vandango
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:17 pm |
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AvAlAnChE1 wrote: Innovacious wrote: you do realise the ps3 only has 256mb of ram? do you realize how fast it is with just 256 ram and what kind of games it can play when a computer with 1 gig of ram cant? its becasue of the way its Built it can run those kinda games
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:23 pm |
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AvAlAnChE1 wrote: Innovacious wrote: you do realise the ps3 only has 256mb of ram? do you realize how fast it is with just 256 ram and what kind of games it can play when a computer with 1 gig of ram cant? Did i say anything about games? I know its built to play games, thats the point. Its built to play games, not to be a pc. The only people who work on mods like this for consoles are people who ae just trying to show off that they can do it, it has no real use and is not very practical.
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:51 pm |
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cool man, i typed this message with my new ipod touch. its sweet too
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boyaka boyaka.
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Luoma
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:31 am |
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i typed this message with my computer 
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:35 am |
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Enjoy your aid- ... virus.
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:37 am |
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figures everyone uses their ps3 for everything except gaming lol...jk 
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:14 am |
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Faiien wrote: figures everyone uses their ps3 for everything except gaming lol...jk Porn
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XemnasXD
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 6:46 am |
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CrimsonNuker
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 6:49 am |
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PS3's processor is a haxor tool.
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 4:28 pm |
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Faiien wrote: figures everyone uses their ps3 for everything except gaming lol...jk .
Anywho, congratulations on your success Avvy, now all you have to do is find some good Linux-compatible games, and SHAZAM!
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:21 pm |
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[SD]draquish wrote: Faiien wrote: figures everyone uses their ps3 for everything except gaming lol...jk . Anywho, congratulations on your success Avvy, now all you have to do is find some good Linux-compatible games, and SHAZAM! lolz
ps3 grill, i gotta try that
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