Linux Community Magazine

Installing linux on your ps3 used to be a default operation mode offered by Sony on it's playstation video game console. It was one of the very unique and defining features of the PS3 that made it very fun and interesting to work with for people savvy with technology.

Unfortunately, as of March 2010, Sony decided to end native support for allowing Linux to be installed on your ps3. Lucky for us though, they did not eliminate the capability of being able to install Linux, however it is very hard if you do not have the correct tools.Enter PS3Magic!PS3Magic is a new and revolutionary tool that takes you step by step through the installation process of putting linux on your ps3. It takes the guess work out, and shows you exactly what to do for each step! The ps3Magic software has brought back the ease of installing linux on ps3, without the hassle of trying to figure out how to do each step!Why would you want to install linux on your ps3? Well there are many benefits once you have a robust linux operating system running on your console. You can install PC games, you can access your email, you can edit word documents, all right from the comfort of your living room couch! Linux also unleashes the power of the playstation 3's "cell architectur e" and allows all of the cell CPU's to be used at the same time. This means that your linux installation will run much faster than a typical linux box!What operating systems can you install on your playstation 3? Well the ps3 came out of the box supporting most versions of the linux, unix, and freebsd operating systems. This gives you a wide array of possible operating systems to choose from. The yellow dog linux operating system is the most popular because it was built specifically for running on the playstation 3. However you can also install the Windows or Mac operating system if you would like (as long as you have a legal copy of the software to install). As you can see there are many options to to install linux on ps3. There are no technical skills required by using PS3Magic, it is all very easy to understand and built into the step by step tutorial included with the program! It could not be easier just head on over to ps3magic.org and download your copy of PS3Magic. Yo u will get up and running with linux installed on your ps3 faster then you ever thought possible!