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Gitbrew Releases OtherOS++ PS3 Linux Dual Boot

Posted by Soulskill on from the kicking-sony-while-they're-down dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Gitbrew has proudly released otherOS++ Linux Dual Boot v1.0b1, enabling PS3 users to install an alternative OS to their console with full access to all system hardware, including all 8 CELL cores (making the PS3 the world's most affordable supercomputer). For more information check out the installation instructions and source code."

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  1. If you want a cheap laugh.... by neokushan · · Score: 5, Funny

    Look at the comments on the same piece of news, but from a site that's predominantly made up of PS3 fans...

    http://n4g.com/news/756574/hackers-bring-back-otheros-for-ps3/com

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    +1 IDisagreeSoHeMustBeATrollOrAnAstroturferOrAShill
  2. Something to do... by fostware · · Score: 5, Funny

    Look at it this way... at least you can use your PS3 while waiting for your PSN account to be reactivated ^_^

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    "We know what happens to people who stay in the middle of the road. They get run over." - Aneurin Bevan