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Now as the new software has come up he had found out the information about it and wrote the following article. Sony has introduced play station3 which supports eight processing cores which is more powerful then the personal computers. Linux for PS3 is powerful streaming software which is well able to convert the play station3 into home computer. Now you add window operating system to enjoy the personal computers features in playstation3. Apart from gaming, now watch DVD movies, and use the window application. You could also browse over the internet and could download as many games as you want. Now you are not restricted with any issue.
One of the limitations of Linux for PS3 is that Linux comes in several versions. As Linux is mostly used for computers which have dual core processors, so most the Linux version could not be installed on play station3 as it has eight processing cores. So a Linux version is specifically made for the play station3 which is known as the Yellow Dog Linux. This latest Linux version would allow you for the safe installation and warranty period. When the Yellow Dog Linux is properly installed then the play station3 would become multi-tasking computer which also runs windows operating system.
The Linux for PS3 comes with pre-installed browser so it would let you to use the internet from windows. The play station3 also has dual boots as that of computers and when it boots it gives you two options to start the playstation3 or windows operating system. As the internet browser is pre-installed so you enjoy the net browsing service.
Download as many games you like and play it. Play the play station3 games, computers games and many more. You could also download whichever movie you like and watch it. You could enjoy different features because a number of machines have been installed in a single small machine.
To enjoy the features of Linux for PS3 it is necessary to install the Yellow Dog Linux properly in your machine. Linux would not effect any files from your hard drive while installation. But for the security concern before installing Linux version just take a back up of all your files. Now take your play sttaion3 and go to its System Settings and then choose the option as Format Utility. After selecting the option a pop up window would appear on your screen which would ask you to whether you like to go ahead and format your hard drive. Click on the yes option. It then asks you to mention the sizes or doing partition on the disk. Just select custom and allot 10 GB space to the new partition.
Now the next step for installing Linux for PS3 includes the insertion of the Yellow Dog ISO disk into your Play station3. Now burn the disk. Now move to the play station menu and again select System Settings and then click on Install Other OS. The system would start scanning and then it will find the disk. The installation process is simple and you will guides through the installation process similar as you install Windows or Linux on personal computers.
