Chat with Sony re: Linux accessing external hard drive

[haxen]

Here is the online chat between me and Sony support:

mark: hmmm, OK will Yellow Dog Linux (set up on one of the partitions in the internal HD) be able to access an external hard drive?
Joe: I can forward some information to you that may be useful. This will cause a window to open on your computer, so you may need to disable your ?pop-up? blocker in order to view this information. Please let me know when you are ready to proceed.
mark: ok go ahead
Joe: On October 17, 2006, Terra Soft has announced Yellow Dog Linux v5.0 for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system.

For more information regarding the Yellow Dog Linux v5.0 for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 system please visit Terra Soft
URL Received: [Please register to see this link. ]
Joe: Please note that you also will see a URL string appear in my response, if a window does not open on your computer you can copy and paste the entire URL into your Web browser to view the information.
mark: can I download java apps from the PS3 browser and run them in the OS
Joe: At this time, the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system does not support Java
mark: does it support javascript?
Joe: There is an option on the PS3 to enable JavaScript, but we do not have additional information regarding the use for that particular option at this time. Are you looking to program software on the PS3?
mark: yes, and also I want to run some client software written in Java and/or javascript
mark: for example, most all of the online poker client software is written in java
Joe: Oh, I see. Well Mark, we might have more helpful information for you at the 'contact us' section of [Please register to see this link. ]. As much as we would like to address all of your questions, there are certain topics that are simply out of the scope of this department within Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA). You have reached the Consumer Services Department within SCEA, and we handle all general inquiries for our PlayStation(R) family of products, warranty and repair information, installation and troubleshooting.

Very specific questions such as programming details of software or hardware, are some of the topics that cannot be addressed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Joe: Is there anything else I can assist you with?
Joe: Thank you for contacting us!
Joe Has Disconnected

[Goblinlord]

As far as linux accessing any external drive... it is rather simple. It is the exact same process you woul use when using linux on any other system.