[Cbe-oss-dev] Linux newbie questions

[Geoff Levand]

Hi Ben,

On 03/11/2010 05:30 AM, Ben Harrison wrote:
> I have installed Linux on my ps3 it's ydl 6.2 I notice it says kboot  
> at startup and in the files I've browsed on kernel.org It mentions I  
> should b using petitboot. Do I need to change the version of Linux?

If it works and you are satisfied, then there is no reason to update,
but you will find it difficult to get support with old versions.

> Which is the best/ fastest distro to use? I have no preference as I  
> have only used Linux for the past 36 hrs.

I think either Fedora 12 will be easiest for you.  Current Debian
can be installed, and Ubuntu should be installable.

> I seem to have broken my repos (all of them) as I get a error message  
> about XML using yum is this fixable? I was following guides on how to  
> get things set up on various forums when it's gone kaput

You need to check with the YDL support.

> Third will I be able to manage iPod using ps3 have been able to mount / 
> dev/iPod but cannot read database?

I can manage my Sony Walkman, but I don't know about other devices.
Some use proprietary formats that are not supported.  Anyway, this
list is not for general Linux support, you'll need to look elsewhere.

-Geoff