PS3 HDD to Ship with Linux

[Joe]

In an interview with Impress PC Watch, Kutaragi disclosed that he plans to install the Linux operating system on the PS3's hard disc drive (HDD) so it will be recognized as a computer, rather than a mere console.

But while Linux would require a hard drive to run on, Kutaragi told Impress PC Watch, "We're not going to equip [the PS3 with] a HDD by default, because no matter how much [capacity] we put in it, it won't be enough." It was unclear whether he was referring to the previously known fact that the PS3 would not have an internal hard drive or whether he was indicating that the device would not come with the external 2.5-inch detachable HDD outlined in the specs revealed at E3.

If the latter is the case, then hard drives will be optional--and will cost extra. Kutaragi seemed to confirm this when he said, "There are still some issues if the machine doesn't come with an HDD." Further comments seemed to indicate that there will be more than one model of optional add-on PS3 HDDs available at launch. "We've added a 2.5-inch HDD bay so that users can equip HDDs, such as 80GB and 120GB, even though that's still not enough [capacity]." By contrast, the Xbox 360 will ship with a 20GB hard drive, standard. No other 360 HDD models have been announced, although Microsoft officials have indicated larger-capacity models could be produced if needed.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/06/09/news_6127219.html

 

[ionicle_old]

wow i want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that looks interesting aswel accepted as a computer rather than a console!

 

[NickS]

PS3 is going to RAPE Xbox 360, hands down.

 

[Dav0s]

once again Nick, a nice well constructed opinion.

 

[NickS]

once again Nick, a nice well constructed opinion.

WTF is that supposed to mean, Dave?

 

[limqareb]

run on linux!! not windows a low hit for ms

 

[Joe]

run on linux!! not windows a low hit for ms

cell (the CPU of the PS3) doesnt (and most likley wont) support windows; its one of the main factors in IBM's OPENPOWER strategy (opensource OS and POWER archetecture -- <CELL G5 ETC>) so MS prob wont support Cell and IBM wont want em to

 

[limqareb]

oh ok then there are some large companies "against" ms

 

[FragTek]

WTF is that supposed to mean, [b']Dave?[/b]

What it really means and Dave doesnt have the balls to say is....

stfu n00b!

 

[NickS]

dave has no fucking balls

 

[Dav0s]

ok Nick if you een read what frag put it went...

Dave doesnt have the balls

therefore implying i dont have balls correct? therefore i dont understand why you put "Dave has no fucing balls" as this is just iteration of frags statement.

I suggest..

1. you read peoples posts first

2. try to flame people in a good way (this post is a good example btw)

3. grow the fuck up

you wanna be treated with respect then try to make well constructed opinions instead of fanboy statements, that make you look like the 13 year old that you are.

Dave 1:0 Nick

TOUCHDOWN!!!

 

[PV5150]

'OUCH'... Nick, totally pwned

 

[FragTek]

:flamed:

 

[Joe]

:flamed:

ROFLLL

 

[ionicle_old]

ok Nick if you een read what frag put it went...

therefore implying i dont have balls correct? therefore i dont understand why you put "Dave has no fucing balls" as this is just iteration of frags statement.

I suggest..

1. you read peoples posts first

2. try to flame people in a good way (this post is a good example btw)

3. grow the fuck up

you wanna be treated with respect then try to make well constructed opinions instead of fanboy statements, that make you look like the 13 year old that you are.

Dave 1:0 Nick

TOUCHDOWN!!!

i am 100% in agreement with ya!!!

 

[NickS]

Alright, alright, alright.

 

[ionicle_old]

thank you! finally! you acnoloage!

 

[FragTek]

...[i']acnoloage![/i]

wtf is that ionicle? rofl

acknowledge perhaps? lol

 

[ionicle_old]

wtf is that ionicle? rofl

acknowledge perhaps? lol

ya, i canot spell!

 

[FragTek]

eye kan c dat!