Yellow Dog Linux for PS3 now supports wifi.

http://lists.terrasoftsolutions.com/pipermail/yellowdog-announce/2007-May/000155.html
Yellow Dog Enthusiasts,

Yellow Dog Linux v5.0.1 for the Sony Computer Entertainment PLAYSTATION(R)3
adds greater than 500 package updates to v5.0 and now includes support for
built-in wireless!

Yellow Dog Linux v5.0.1 offers:
- Support for the Sony PS3.
- More than 500 updated packages.
- Built-in Wi-Fi now supported.
- USB printers fixed.
- The bootloader is now included on the DVD.

Learn how to update your v5.0 installation to support PS3 Wi-Fi:
http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_5.0/ps3-wifi-install.shtml

Learn how to configure PS3 Wi-Fi:
http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_5.0/ps3-wifi-config.shtml

To learn more about Yellow Dog Linux:
http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/products/ydl/

To purchase Yellow Dog Linux for PS3:
http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/store/

--TSS Staff

Damn I want this update, but I cant freaking download it. I can't find it anywhere!

Anyone with a YDL enhanced account?

Damn I want this update, but I cant freaking download it. I can't find it anywhere!

Anyone with a YDL enhanced account?
I found this message while browsing their listserv:
http://lists.terrasoftsolutions.com/pipermail/yellowdog-general/2007-May/021452.html

It seems to have a full http link to the rpm but I'm not a YDL user so you might need more files, or maybe the server is password protected.

Edit: yeah, the server is password protected.

I am an enhanced YDL user. I have it if you guys want i can upload it to a free hosting site.

PM me please! This means so much bro, it will enable me to utilize my distro completely. I simply haven't used the current ethernet based just because I did not want to run a cable.

Do you know where these improvements came from? For Gentoo, there is a new patched kernel with many improvements but there is no mention of wi-fi. Have TS developed a driver or is this standard with newer kernels? Have they posted any details about this other than these two links?

Oh, I see they are still using a 2.6.16 kernel. The new patched one for Gentoo is 2.16.21.

Apparently wifi came with gameOS 1.70?
http://lists.terrasoftsolutions.com/pipermail/yellowdog-general/2007-April/021446.html

It seems. I currently own both fedora core, and YDL. However, while I was at GDC07 - TS was kind enough to hook it up with Official YDL.

I uploaded it to rapidshare.
http://rapidshare.com/files/28993674/kernel-ps3-2.6.16-20070425.ydl.3.ppc64.rpm.html

Thanks, grabbing it right now!

I downloaded the file, ran the rpm, thought i edited the kboot file right but i guess not and now linux keeps repeating a sorta file not found error. anyone here know how to fix my oops?
edit: I went back to the install disc to revert back. Basically, I don't think i understand the directions as to how to edit the kboot file properly

Simply Kick ASS! Seriouisly, I am typing away on it. The WiFi works wonder, much faster than trough the XMB, and also no issues disconnecting,

Homie: Simply when u double click on the RPM it will attempt to install it. Once complete go ahead and make a copy of your kboo.conf file ( just in case stuff goes hiwire ) then right click on the .conf file if you like to use the GUI ( easier ) and select open with VI editor. Once edited, save and VOILAH!

Remember, you have to make sure to add oldydl="the old version" so it wont boot to that kernel.

Hopet that helps, if you need detailed instructions PM me.

I installed YDL back in December but haven't touched it since then due to lack of Wifi. GW, i may need some help updating. Gonna PM ya. ;)

quick question...can you install this package offline (no internet connection)?

last time I ran the mplayer rpm, it went looking for an online repository which kinda defeats the purpose since I have no wifi

Does it support the 6axis yet? The last time I tried YDL so much stuff wasn't working for me.

Thanks

quick question...can you install this package offline (no internet connection)?

last time I ran the mplayer rpm, it went looking for an online repository which kinda defeats the purpose since I have no wifi

Yes you can!

Yellow Dog Linux for PS3 now supports wifi.

http://lists.terrasoftsolutions.com/pipermail/yellowdog-announce/2007-May/000155.html

Now we need Bluetooth support and 2D/3D hardware acceleration for direct rendering of desktop items.

I can't believe they released such a crippled version of their OS.

One Noob question here:

I'm having trouble editing "kboot.conf". When I go into the "/etc" folder the kboot.conf file is read only. How can I change the permission on the file to write and edit the file?

Not sure, but I think you have to be logged on as "root" to edit the system files (such as kboot.conf). Also, in the terminal, it may work if you use a super-user command (sudo editdiff /etc/kboot.conf)???. Someone else may be able to explain better :p . Like someone said before you should definately make a copy of the original files before you edit in case you royally beef it :eek: !

I got the update and did the kboot edit. Everything worked, but I could not get the wireless device to obtain a IP. I'm guesing my wireless settings in the PS3 are wrong, it's not very clear where to put what. Has anyone got it working?

One Noob question here:

I'm having trouble editing "kboot.conf". When I go into the "/etc" folder the kboot.conf file is read only. How can I change the permission on the file to write and edit the file?

>su
enter root password
>chmod 777 kboot.conf

works like a charm. What i did was double click the kboot file to edit it rather than open it with the actually editing program. :o

Still needs flash for it to be more useful though

so...does anyone know if it supports the 6 axis yet?

Thanks for the tips guys. I will try this evening.

Update -- Figured out my problem on my own, thanks anyway..