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I started at 4:00pm today April 28th 2007
I Stopped at 4:00am today April 29th 2007
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After doing research, never found anything that could help start GUI/startx.
Did a restart, it booted into GUI automatically.
However once out of GUI, it would not go back into it.
Also, it was set to wrong resolution.
Lastly I read the script that followed after attempting to start GUI.
It said,

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xauth: creating new authority file /root/.serverauth.3068


Fatal server error:
Server is already active for display 0
If this server is no longer running, remove /tmp/.X0-lock
and start again.

Xlib: connection to ":0.0" refused by server
Xlib: Invalid MIT-MAGIC-COOKIE-1 key
giving up.
xinit: unable to connect to X server
xinit: No such process (errno 3): Server error.
[root@localhost ~]# remove /tmp/.X0-lock
-bash: remove: command not found

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After reading it. I decided to delete .XO-lock. I had nothing else to loose. I was about to reinstall.
Using command "rm /tmp/.X0-lock" I deleted it. Attempted to restart startx, it work!
Now trying to figure out, why boot to startx on start up is using wrong resolution.

Resolution that works for monitor doesn't quite work for command-line. expanded little to far so cant see
what is being written on command line. I figure it is because I am using a windscreen monitor.
For now I will switch between resolutions for convenience. Also use SSH whenever I can, so I don't have to change them.

Figured out how to get a connection to the Internet. My UAF log on password had expired. So I logged onto
Admin. and changed it. After that I restarted the PS3 and started the Internet browser. It is working.

Got a reply from "boi" from my PS3 message box. He says that there is a Kubuntu live DVD that will run on the PS3.
This means that I can run a OS on the PS3 without a install. I will look into it a little however I will stick with FC6.
This way I will still have instructions for someone wishing to have an OS installed. However the Live DVD might come
in handy for troubleshooting later.

Received another reply from "boi" giving address for more information and ISO of Kubuntu.
Checking site for more information regarding Kubuntu, and download ISO.

Thanks to "boi" found http://psubuntu.com, a really useful site for PS3 OS.


http://ozlabs.org/~jk/projects/petitboot/
Found a GUI interface that can replace the kboot of the PS3, however it is in the testing phases, looks good.
Will do some more research on it. Might try it on next install.

Ubuntu Live CD Designed for PS3
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/daily-live/
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/daily-live/20070415/

Downloading it.

Reading articles on http://psubuntu.com/about/, looking for relevant material.


Extra:
Found that Ctrl+Alt+F1, will switch from GUI to Command line.
Useful in bad resolution situations.

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I started at 11:30am today April 28th 2007
I Stopped at 4:00pm today April 28th 2007
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Installed KDI
Ran FC6 command-lines
install X Windows System
install audio and video
yum groupinstall "KDE (K Desktop Environment)"
install pirut k3b mikmod
install "Server Configuration Tools"
install "Sound and Video"
install "GNOME Desktop Environment"
install "Legacy Software Support"
install "Development Libraries"
install "Development Tools"
install "Windows File Server"
install "System Tools"
install "X Window System"

Few other installs

install "Office/Productivity"

install netpbm netpbm-devel tk-8.4.*

install --enablerepo=extras freeglut freeglut-devel mesa-libGLU-devel mesa-libGL-devel libX11-devel libXmu-devel libXext-devel

After that I edited the video driver. located at /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Also edited /etc/inittab
Lastly messed with the kboot.conf

Along the way, I apparently messed up the startx/GUI interface. Now if I cant figure out what I did wrong, I will have to do a new install. If so, this time I will do a min. install.

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I started at 8:30pm today April 27th 2007
I Stopped at 4:30am today April 28th 2007
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Received a reply from a person that has installed FC6 on PS3 before. He replied to my PS3 Message Box, built in messaging in PS3 system. He told me his reasoning behind why he prefers min. install of FC6 vs. Full install. He said he had a hard drive space issue/10 Gig's only. and he wanted to control his install packages.

After, replying and asking a few other questions. I did research on SSH for PS3. This way I could still do command-line if I get the wrong resolution again. Or if I change my monitor/TV. I will be able to remote control my PS3.

After doing research, I installed SSH and started the server of it. Got my PS3 IP using ifconfig.
Downloaded and used PuTTY to login to my PS3 using SSH. Changed the Resolution to 720p/60 Hz. Started GUI/Startx, from PuTTY/SSH remotely. It worked! I started FC6 Graphical interface :). However, I did take a little till I successfully installed SSH and got it up and running. I did in the end. It was well worth it.

After that I attempted to start an internet Browser, Firefox. It didn't wont to start. So I used the other Internet Browser that was installed with FC6 Full install. It did work. I was redirected to UAF computer registration site. I attempted to register my PS3/PC. My password didn't seem to work. I will go to Tech Center tomorrow to renew my UAF Login/Password, so I can register my PS3 and get connectivity.

After getting internet access, I will attempt to use built in downloading utility to install a software program. After that, I will attempt to install a software RPM manually.

Side Note:

I had color problems with my Monitor. After troubleshooting for a bit. found that I had one audio jack mixed with the RGB video Jack. Switched it.

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I started at 9:00pm today April 12th 2007
I Stopped at 1:30am today April 12th 2007
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Played with the resolution on my roommates 24" monitor. Got it to show better than on my tv. However, still can't quite find the right resolution. Just a matter of time. Found out, at least with my version of Fedora Core 6, that I cant change the resolution from the GUI interface of resolution configurations. I have to get to the Command Line in order to change the resolution. It is panning out. I will get there, also explored it a little more, the way it is build and the system folders. Will look into the type of software there is installed in it. Since it is a Full install. I will after a wile, reinstall Fedora Core 6 to see the difference in the Minimum install. This way I can compare and recommend ether or... to someone.

Also, I will, with the minimum install, learn how to install programs that might be needed, or wonted.

I also found that the internet isn't auto-detecting. I will see how what is wrong, I changed the DNS to manual, and set those myself. I will figure out the other configurations in do time.

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I started at 1:00pm today April 9th 2007
I Stopped at 2:00am today April 9th 2007
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Found how to change the PS3 resolution in command line. Tested it, it works. However, bigger the resolution the tv or monitor can support, the better. The smallest resolution doesn't quite fit on my tv. So, I am using roommates 24" monitor with RGB inputs. Use that when I can. My tv's native resolution is 480i. It would be better to have 720p or better.

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I started at 8:00pm today April 8th 2007
I Stopped at 1:00am today April 9th 2007
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Burned Addon DVD needed for a install stage in Fedora Core 6. Started Installing, answered some questions asked during install. The install started and took about 2 hours for it to unpack and install the OS. After that, added master password. Restarted PS3 after install completed.
Got to command line interface. Logged in with Root, and then used master password. Once in, started the GUI, Windows interface, witch we all use, Windows, Mac's, Some Linux. Using the command "startx".

The GUI started and the resolution was wrong. I was not able to see much on the screen. Currently researching how to fix this. Have a few leads. Will fallow up...

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I started at 8:00pm today April 7th 2007
I Stopped at 12:00am today April 7th 2007
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Attempted to install Fedora Core 6 into PS3 using Fedora Core 6 DVD that came with Magazine. Didn't work, after research, found that I had wrong Fedora 6, I had the x86 32 bit version. Where I should have had the PPC 64 bit version.

I started download of it and burned it to dvd. Will continue more tomorrow.

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I started at 12:00pm today April 7th 2007
I Stopped at 1:00pm today April 7th 2007
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Read a Magazine that had a article on Fedora Core 6 as well as had a Fedora Core DVD that came with it. Read more about Fedora Core 6 online.

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I started at 12:00pm today April 5th 2007
I Stopped at 5:00pm today April 5th 2007
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After doing an initial install attempt, I found out that Ubuntu doesn't like the core kboot prompt that the PS3 has. After doing some research I found out that as of yet, in order to install Ubuntu, I first must install Fedora Core 5: Minimum install.

Considering this, I decided to Install Fedora Core 6. I downloaded the required ISO's

PS3 Linux Addon Disc-FC6.iso
Fedora Core 6 DVD
OtherOS.bld
OtherOS.self

This way my reasoning for making a affordable viable alternative PC for students will be easier for installing and would save hours.

Fedora Core 5 or 6 is still a useful OS for a student. It can have OpenOffice as well as other RPM's/Software.

I am doing more research online to see what other people have gone through with it. As well as any possible errors or problems along the way. Any information useful I bookmark with my Del.icio.us Bookmarks.

I plan on attempting an install after class tonight (class: 6-9pm).

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I started at 5:00pm today April 4th 2007
I Stopped at 11:00pm today April 4th 2007
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I researched more about the selected Operating System I wished to install "Ubuntu"
I found the proper Version I needed to download "PPC or PowerPC" version.

I also researched in patches for the kernel/boot for the PS3.

I added usful sites to my Del.icio.us online bookmarks.

I am downloading the Ubuntu ISO so I may burn it to CD and start the process of installing it.