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How to Turn a PlayStation 3 Into a Linux PC

MahariBalzitch writes "Popular Mechanics shows step by step guide on how to install Ubuntu Linux on a PlayStation 3 and still keep the PS3 gaming functionality. Now I just need to get my hands on a PS3." Not bad specs for the price, either, since Blu-Ray players still aren't cheap. And though the article calls the procedure "somewhat complicated," it's a lot simpler than was installing Linux from floppies not so many years ago.

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  1. But, but... by Facetious · · Score: 4, Funny

    How do you get rootkits for it if it runs Ubuntu?

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    1. Re:But, but... by wizardforce · · Score: 4, Funny

      compile them yourself I guess...

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    2. Re:But, but... by rodgerd · · Score: 5, Funny

      Install Ubuntu's openssl build.

  2. Re:LOLWUT by brindleboar · · Score: 5, Funny

    "It's sad to see that this is what has become of PopMech." Oh come on now. What about that "How to Convert your Vacuum Cleaner into a Fully Automatic Rifle" article? That wasn't so bad was it?

  3. Re:"Somewhat Complicated" by cp.tar · · Score: 4, Funny

    Whoosh.

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  4. Re:On what planet is this 'news'? by Ethan+Allison · · Score: 4, Funny

    So if you ported it yourself would that count as masturbation?

  5. Re:On what planet is this 'news'? by nawcom · · Score: 5, Funny

    Thank god I'm not the only one who finds spelling errors a complete turn off when fapping to dirty stories. That and un-needed product placement. I'm talking to you, Astroglide!

  6. Does it ? by Kingston · · Score: 4, Funny
    Yes but does it run Li... Oh yes I see right, ah

    Imagine a Beow.. Oh what, they have er

    First Post, yes, no, Ok I'm off then.

  7. Re:On what planet is this 'news'? by lord+sibn · · Score: 5, Funny

    The timing of this could not be more perfect. I work in a grocery store, which (unsurprisingly) is where I do all of my grocery shopping. I've been there for 5 years, but just yesterday, for the very first time ever, I got a ride to work (I normally walk).

    Who gave me a ride? The guy driving the truck with all the stuff that I was going to unload and stock. He saw me on the sidewalk and pulled over.

    Technically, I did not use an 18 wheeler for grocery shopping, but I *did* use one to go to the store once.

  8. Re:On what planet is this 'news'? by i_like_yogurt · · Score: 5, Funny

    You can grocery shop with an 18 wheeler just fine. You just have to put the tiny tires on.

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