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Official Tut of Yellow Dog Linux from Terrasoft; the makers of YDL.

Really simple and can't mess it up.

PREPARATION

The Yellow Dog Linux Install DVD

Either remove the Install DVD from the Yellow Dog Linux (YDL) package or
prepare the Install DVD-R via a download and burn.

YDL may be purchased from the Terra Soft Store:
www.terrasoftsolutions.com/store/

or

via select retail stores worldwide (see Terra Soft's website for details).

YDL may also be downloaded via YDL.net Enhanced accounts which provide a
dedicated server for early access and Installation Support or from the public
FTP mirrors (made available two weeks after the physical product ships).

PS3 Preparation

There are just a few things you must do with your PS3 before it is prepared to
install Yellow Dog Linux.

1. Attach your PS3 to a hi-definition TV or monitor which offers an HDMI
(digital) or Component (5 RCA jacks) cable. Composite (yellow RCA
jack) is not supported as the resolution is too low.

2. Attach the game controller, a USB keyboard and mouse to your PS3. The
game controller will be used to conduct all GameOS functions. The USB
keyboard and mouse will be used once you enter the YDL installer.

3. Power on your PS3. If this is the first time you have used your PS3, you
will be prompted to Select a language, Select a time zone, Set the time &
date, and Set the username (more easily done with a USB keyboard).

4. If you have used your PS3, BACK UP ALL GAME, MUSIC, & PHOTO DATA
before formatting the drive as all data will be lost.

5. Select: Settings ==> System Settings ==> Format Utility ==>
Format Hard Disk ==> Yes ==> Yes

6. Then select a partition setting for the hard disk: Custom

7. You will be presented with option to "Allot 10GB to the Other OS" or
"Allot 10GB to the PS3 System." If your PS3 has a 20GB drive and you
select 10GB for the PS3 System, this leaves roughly 6.5GB for Linux (not
enough for a full install, but ample for the default YDL install).

8. Your PS3 will now format its internal drive.

9. Press "X" on the controller to EXIT which will cause your PS3 to reboot.
Prepare a Memory Card or USB Drive

You will require a memory card (Memory Stick™, SD card, or CompactFlash®),
USB memory device (jump or thumb drive), USB attached hard drive, or empty
optical media (CD-R/W, DVD-R/W, BD-R/E) to facilitate transfer of the bootloader
installer and bootloader from a PC or Mac to your PS3.

1. Locate a memory card, USB drive, or optical media with at least 10MB
free space.

2. On this memory card, USB drive, or optical media create a directory
called "ps3".

3. Inside the ps3 directory, create a sub-directory called "otheros".

Download & Save the bootloader installer

Download and install the bootloader installer, a piece of software that installs
the bootloader (see "bootloader" below).

1. Download the bootloader installer from Sony’s website:
www.playstation.com/ps3-openplatform/

2. Save the bootloader installer in the /ps3/otheros directory on your
memory card, USB drive, or optical media as "otheros.self".

Download & Save the bootloader


Download and install the bootloader "kboot", a piece of software that allows the
GameOS to transfer authority to Yellow Dog Linux.

1. Download the bootloader from Terra Soft’s website:
www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/inst … theros.bld

2. Save the bootloader in the /ps3/otheros directory as "otheros.bld".

3. Unmount and remove the memory card or USB drive or eject the optical
media from your PC/Mac.


Transfer bootloader installer and bootloader to the PS3

Before you install Yellow Dog Linux, you must transfer the bootloader installer
and bootloader to your PS3. Do not turn off the power nor remove the recording
medium during the installation. Interrupting the installation process may cause
damage.


1. Insert the memory card, USB drive, or optical media into the PS3.

2. From the GameOS menu, select:
Settings ==> System Settings ==> Install Other OS

3. Your PS3 will now scan the memory card, USB drive, or optical media for
the bootloader installer and bootloader.

4. Confirm discovery of "/ps3/otheros/otheros.self".

5. Press "X" on the controller to start the installation. The PS3 screen blanks
while pulling files from the memory stick, USB drive, or optical media.

6. You will now be prompted with:
"Other OS Installer Version x.y.z" ==> Start
... and then:
Controller check ==> License Agreement ==> Install Completed
... and then:
"Back"

7. You must now select "Other OS" in order to install YDL:
Settings ==> System Settings ==> Default System ==> Other OS

8. Power off your PS3.
Returning to the GameOS
Your PS3 will now boot to YDL each time it powers on unless you command
kboot (the bootloader) to again boot the GameOS (see BOOTING GAMEOS,
below).
To return to the GameOS, at the kboot prompt, enter:
boot-game-os [ENTER]
The PLAYSTATION®3 may be forced to return to the GameOS by holding the
power button for about 5 seconds at power on. Doing this resets your PS3 to
factory default. To return to Yellow Dog Linux, you will need to perform steps
7 and 8, above.


INSTALLATION

1. Power on your PS3.

2. Insert the YDL Install DVD into the PS3.

3. The bootloader kboot is displayed on-screen.

4. Press TAB repeatedly to cycle the 4 options: install, installtext, rescue, and
rescuetext. Press ENTER to select the desired option. If you do nothing
for 10 seconds, the bootloader will default to install.
When installing YDL, you will need a monitor or television with HDMI
(digital) or Component (5 RCA jacks) cable input in order to perform
a graphical install. If your monitor has only Composite (3 RCA jacks)
and/or running "install" at the kboot prompt does not work, running
"installtext" will cause the YDL 5 installer to run in a low-resolution text
mode. This will later require command line configuration in order to
gain a low resolution (difficult to read) graphical interface. Instructions
to do this are found at www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/

5. Enter Anaconda (the Yellow Dog Linux installer) and move forward with
the installation of Linux, as guided on-screen and in the next section.
Language & Keyboard Selection
Select your preferred Language and Keyboard configurations.

Partition Drive
Partitioning a drive creates logical (as compared to physical) sections on
your drive, each serving the purpose of organizing and protecting data.

NOTE: If this is the first time installing Linux on your PS3, you will be
warned, "The partition table on this device sda was unreadable ..." This is
normal. Go ahead and select "Yes" to proceed.
You may either allow the Installer to create the partitions for you by selecting
Automatic Partitioning, or conduct this effort manually via Disk Druid.
If you elect to use the Automatic Partitioning feature, you may choose from one
of three schemes:
Remove all Linux partitions: this will delete and then replace only existing
Linux partitions. Please note that if you have already installed Linux on
your PS3, this procedure will DESTROY ALL EXISTING LINUX DATA.
The GameOS and game data will not be harmed.


Remove all partitions: on a PS3 (as compared to a Mac) this will produce
the same result as "Remove all Linux partitions" (above) as the GameOS
cannot be affected by the Linux installer.

Keep all partitions and use existing free space: if you have never installed
Linux on your PS3, this will generate the same result as "Remove all
partitions" (above).

The use of Disk Druid is for advanced Linux users who desire to customize the
partitioning of their drive. If you are new to Linux, we recommend you use the
Automatic Partition tool discussed earlier in this section.

If you elect to build your partitions manually, you should create the following:
swap - used to temporarily store data no longer held in RAM. Swap should
be no less than 512MB.

home - by creating a "/home" dir, you may re-install YDL and preserve your
home directory. This may be any size you desire, but likely at least 1 GB.
/ - contains everything else (/etc, /sbin, /var, etc.) and should be at least
8GB for a full install, but no smaller than 3GB for the default YDL install.


Root Password

Choose a password that is at least 8 characters, both letters and numbers and
is not based on a dictionary word. Lower and upper case letters are unique.
Do not use your birthday, your child's name spelled backward, nor the name
of your spouse followed by the year you were married. The security of your
computer is only as strong as your passwords. Do not forget this password. Only
login as root if you are an experienced user, as it is possible to remove files or
data which are required for the proper function of your Linux OS.

Dependency Check

The Installer will now check for package dependencies. This will take 3-4
minutes. Click Next to continue.

Package Selection

The Yellow Dog Installer defaults to a pre-defined package set which includes a
full-featured set of graphical applications for a wide variety of functions. These
applications are listed on the following webpage:
http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/pr...ydl/apps.shtml
This process will take roughly one hour, with an update for each package
installed provided on-screen. Once up and running, additional packages may
be installed using yum or the Package Management utility.
Good time for a beverage break ...


BOOTING UP!

1. Click Reboot to restart your PS3. This will take a half minute.

2. When presented with the bootloader menu (the same as was presented
prior to installation), TAB through the options and select ydltext if your
monitor was not supported during installation*; or press ENTER on your
USB keyboard to boot the default ydl option.

3. Two YDL icons will appear in the upper left corner of your screen.
These represent the PowerPC processor present on the PPU (Primary
Processing Units) of the PS3 Cell CPU. Shortly thereafter, 6 smaller
penguins will appear, each representing one of the SPUs (Synergistic
Processing Units). There are 8 in all, 6 of which are available to Linux on
the PS3.

4. During the first-ever boot following installation, you will be welcomed
by firstboot in order that you may conduct additional system tests and
configuration. See the next section for details.
* http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/su...tions/ydl_5.0/ for assistance.

FIRSTBOOT

Firstboot walks you through Acceptance of the License Agreement, Date and
Time settings, System User, and Sound Card.



License Agreement - Please read and accept this document.

Date and Time - If your PS3 will always be connected to the internet,
selecting NTP will make certain your clock is accurate. If not, manually
set the Date and Time.

System User - Create one user account for your initial login and immediate
access to the system. Additional users may be added later. Choose a
password that is at least 8 characters, both letters and numbers and is
not based on a dictionary word. Do not use your birthday, your child's
name spelled backward, nor the name of your spouse followed by the
year you were married. The security of your computer is only as strong as
your passwords.

Sound Setup - Press the play button and confirm that music was heard.

RUNNING YELLOW DOG LINUX

Login
At the graphical prompt, enter the username and password created during
firstboot's System User query. You will then enter the graphical user interface to
Yellow Dog Linux, featuring the Enlightenment "E17" desktop environment.
With Linux, no one desktop environment is locked to the operating system,
granting end users room for creativity, choice, and a variety of features.
Other desktop environments such as KDE and Gnome are available with the
YDL Install DVD or from on-line repositories. KDE offers a tightly integrated
productive environment for office and education. Gnome generally caters to
those who desire greater room for customization. Gnome is installed by default
and may be selected at log in.
Yellow Dog Linux defaults to the Enlightenment "E17" desktop environment.
Enlightenment
Enlightenment "E17" is an alternative desktop manager to KDE and Gnome,
offering a completely customizable interface, integrated functionality, access
to all the traditional applications, and a lighweight, intuitive, yet robust
graphical interface.
While unique in many respects, E17 offers familiar operating system features
such as a start (YDL logo) menu, productivity applications, and the ability to
customize the desktop environment to your liking.
To learn more about Yellow Dog Linux and the E17 desktop environment,
review the included Quick Start Tutorial, presented as the home page of your
FireFox web browser:

YDL Menu ==> Applications ==> Internet ==> Firefox

The same tutorial is also available on-line:
http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/su...configuration/

SUPPORT
Installation Support
Installation Support is provided through YDL.net Enhanced accounts. To
purchase a YDL.net Enhanced account, visit:
www.terrasoftsolutions.com/store/

and select the "Yellow Dog Linux" icon. Once purchased, you may proceed
to www.ydl.net create your new YDL.net Enhanced account. Once logged in,
follow the Help links to Support on the left side bar.

HOWTOs, Lists, and Forums
A guide to free, on-line support is available at Terra Soft's website:

www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/
Technical Support
To learn more about Terra Soft's technical support offerings, visit:
www.terrasoftsolutions.com/services/

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