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Although many people have had trouble installing and running Linux on the Playstation consoles, with enough information and know-how you will be able to install the open source OS on yours. At first Sony announced that they would pre-load every single one of their Playstation 3 consoles with Linux, until they finally realized just how much work that was going to take on their part, so it is up to you if you would like to have this OS on your game console like so many others do. Despite all of the hype surrounding the PS3 and how it was going to have Linux on it, gamers are now left to their own devices if they want to put it on their own console because none of them come with it already loaded.
The truth is that installing Linux on PS3 isn't entirely simple and it requires a little bit of skill. As far as which version of this OS you can install, you have a few options, including the very popular and user-friendly Ubuntu as well as Gentoo, Debian, and Fedora8. Sony recommends that all users install the Yellow Dog version of Linux, as it is by far the safest and most straightforward version of this operating system. Although it may take you a while to install Linux on PS3, in the end it will be worth it because your game console will gave a good solid OS on it which will help you to get your moneys worth and have a system that you will be truly proud of.
