Hello, new here on the board, a couple Linux questions

[dangerdude]

I don't have a PS3 yet because I'm still having a bit of a hard time finding one from a store, ( Don't want to buy a used one off craigslist).

Besides the fact that the PS3 is a killer gaming console, what's equaliy appleaing to me is the fact that it sounds like it makes a awesome media center. But I have a few questions.

First one being, is their any software that lets you mount ISO's like daemon tools for windows?

Second one- I'll be using a external hard drive, possibly 2x250gigs but most likely 1x250gig for movies and 1x160 for music. When connected via USB, does YDL automaticaly detect the drives? And am I able to use the media files?

The file extentions are .iso's, .avi's, and .mp3's.
If not, what are the supported file extensions? I do plan on using VLC media player, I already have it for Windows and absolutely love it.

Third one- I would also like to be able to use multiple emulators ,are their many available for YDL?

Fourth question- Would using Linux on the PS3 effect the gameplay at all? Would it take up system resources, or do I just boot from one of the other?

Basically, I'd like to have the PS3 be as much of a PC as possible while using a version of Linux, while keeping the PS3 console completely seperate.

Thanks in advance for the replies!

[pR1m3_5u5p3cT]

You might want to check out youtube.com and check out some videos people have made about putting ydl on their ps3 but.... I installed ydl on my ps3 using the other os option from the ps3 xmb menu. When you have installed your ydl linux environment, just restart your ps3 wait till the linux kboot comes up and type in boot-game-os and then the ps3 xmb menu will appear... so yes ydl boots up seperately... As for your other questions, I still haven't gotten VLC player installed because one of the links is not working for me for some reason and I am new to linux myself.... One suggestion... create an introduction in the introduction forum so we all know your background, interests, etc...

[dangerdude]

I just did make an intro actually, go ahead and check it out.

I figure as soon as I get everything up and going I'll document everything with screen shots, I'm extremely excited about it. I'll definetly have questions when I'm installing YDL, Ha, actaully. I'll probably install that before I play any games or demos. But of course I'll update to the latest...uh....update haha.

[n111ck]

Hey Otis remember me from the oficial forums? and can anyone tell me where i can get linux? so i can install it on my ps3

Go to googe and type "YDL" than click on the first link. IT should take you to terrasoft solutions website.

[knownchild]

can you play pc games on linux if it says its compatible with linux?
like F.E.A.R?
i know someone out there has to know!