[Cbe-oss-dev] PS3 Fedora 12 install notes

[Geoff Levand]

On 11/21/2009 08:34 AM, Andrea wrote:
> On 21/11/09 00:33, Geoff Levand wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Fedora 12 was released this week.  Unfortunately, due to
>> an increase in memory usage of anaconda the Fedora installer
>> program some special procedures are needed to install it
>> on the PS3.
>> 
>> I made a new howto note 'PS3 Fedora install HOW-TO' that
>> describes how to install Fedora on your PS3.  It make take
>> some time to reach the mirrors though:
>> 
>>   http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/people/geoff/cell/ps3-howto/ps3-fedora-install-howto.txt
>> 
>> Please report any additional steps needed or problems faced
>> when installing to your system.
> 
> Hi, before I try the installation I wanted to clarify a couple of points
> 
> 1) if I use the new petitboot AND pass the extra parameters, is there a chance to get the graphical
> installer?

No, I don't think so, it never worked for me.

It may be possible to get anaconda to run in graphical mode
on the retail PS3 if you use a custom kernel and/or a custom
initrd.  I will try these as time permits.  This week is a
short one due the the Thanksgiving Holidays in the USA.

> 2) the options video=720p ps3fb=4M are going to be good even after the installation?

You can use them, but I found they are not necessary to boot
or use the kernel Fedora currently installs.

-Geoff