Delete ps3 linux partition

[wicked insanity]

Interesting question. I am not sure personally but I would guess that through the PS3 format option if you chose "allocate all for PS3" that might work. If it does then does that mean if you already have say Ubuntu 7.10, like I do, if you chose "allow 10GB for other OS" will it partition another 10GB so you can have in effect the PS3 OS and Ubuntu 7.10 and something else like YDL??

[LongKim]

well, based on what i've been reading, I don't think the main core (the bootloader?) of the other os (linux, or whatever else) is not in the hdd. If it was, then i think it should have been gone with just a reformatting of the hdd allocating all for the ps3.

So I think the question is, is there a way to remove the bootloader without affecting the original ps3 os?

[sibbor]

Sony should really update their format utility. It's kinda bad - but I guess, for the stock HDD drives it's OK. I would love to make it more open and let the end user configure the partitions even more. I only want ~5 GB Linux partition and ~35 GB HDD space for the PS3 XMB; not the 10GB/30GB alternative...

[Trophix]

Sony should really update their format utility. It's kinda bad - but I guess, for the stock HDD drives it's OK. I would love to make it more open and let the end user configure the partitions even more. I only want ~5 GB Linux partition and ~35 GB HDD space for the PS3 XMB; not the 10GB/30GB alternative...

well, based on what i've been reading, I don't think the main core (the bootloader?) of the other os (linux, or whatever else) is not in the hdd. If it was, then i think it should have been gone with just a reformatting of the hdd allocating all for the ps3.

So I think the question is, is there a way to remove the bootloader without affecting the original ps3 os?

[rbk3ai]

im trying to figure out how to delete my ydl as well... what would anyone esle recommended for more decent linux progs i heard debian and ubuntu but do they support wifi?

[c3rb3ru5]

Im leaning towards ubuntu, but I d love to hear more people opinions about it.

[lukahn]

Ubuntu is good, though it doesn't work so well on a SDTV, boxes appearing off screen etc (though that's the same problem for any OtherOS).

In regards to formatting, what I did was to go to the game OS, plug in my external hard drive, choose the backup tool (which backs up all ps3 contents: demos, save data, music, pictures, video, though not messages), then to choose "allocate all to ps3" under formatting. this clears the HD of everything (even the linux partition), leaving you to restore your backup. It could take a while depending on how many videos/demos you have, but that's the way I've got it working.

[Triv1um]

Originally Posted by rbk3ai im trying to figure out how to delete my ydl as well... what would anyone esle recommended for more decent linux progs i heard debian and ubuntu but do they support wifi?

Ubuntu is very good on PS3, but the WiFi can be quite difficult to get work.

If you are a experienced Linux user, you should get it done in like 30 mins.

If you are abit of a newbie when it comes to linux, strap yourself up for a long ride.

[ps3frompsp]

I think for a Linux noobie, Ubuntu would be a lot easier to learn then YDL. I've installed both and prefer Ubuntu but I'm probably biased since I use Ubuntu on all of my PCs as well.

Recently I formatted it all though as I can't find any really good reasons to have linux on there. I feel absolutely retarded saying that but I just can't seem to justify it with the things I've heard about very little support and such, however I only recently got a PS3.

I'd appreciate it if someone could explain some of the benefits to dual booting on the PS3.

Anyways, even though I'm not to experienced with distros on the PS3 I believe Ubuntu would likely be easier to get used to and from there you can make up your own mind based on your own preferences.

[NEMESIS0744]

Ubuntu supports wifi, I am not sure about Debian. But, for Ubuntu I would suggest Gusty Gibbon because Hardy Heron has to many bugs.