It always helps to know some of the tips you can follow when installing Linux on PS3. While a lot of people think that this open-source OS is not compatible with the gaming console, the truth is that you will be able to put it on there with just a few short and simple steps. There are a few things you will need to decide though, such as which version of Linux you will put putting on your PS3. While it may be true that you have a lot of options, you will have to consider which one will be compatible with the game console and easiest to use for yourself, because they are not all as user-friendly as Ubuntu. When you are ready to install it and have picked out the version you want, you will have to format the drive completely.
The formatting of your console's hard drive is a necessary step when installing Linux on PS3. When you format the drive itself, you are taking all the data and clearing it away to make room for the new OS. Because you will be formatting it, you will want to back up any and all data you have from the games you play. This will actually give you a chance to examine which data you want to keep and which is just taking up space on your hard drive. After the formatting is done and the console restarts, you will need to set it up as the default OS of the console. From that moment on you will be able to use Linux on PS3 whenever you want.