[ydl-gen] PS3 Linux and Controller

[Derick Centeno]

Hi Chris:

You should be able to compile any source abiding by GPL or other open 
source licenses on the PS3 with YDL 5 as long as that software is not 
specifically written exclusively to be run on Intel and Intel compatible 
systems.  The variety of licenses and their specific limitations are 
listed here:

http://www.opensource.org/

There is a way around that however.  There happens to exist something 
called QEMU which is open source processor emulator which can emulate 
x86_64, Sparc and more.  It should be a rip roaring essential tool 
within YDL 5 on the PS3.  The idea QEMU would work is that you could 
theoretically run open source Linux apps intended for Intel within the 
x86_64 environment running within QEMU, likewise run Sparc applications 
within the Sparc environment running within QEMU and so on.

You will need to construct the processor environment according to the 
available instructions within QEMU.  The power of the PS3 using YDL 5 
allows possibilities unheard of without great expense.

Regarding your other question, there is a recent posting at the TSS site 
addressing PS3 games development.  In my view the short answer to this 
later question is No.  Here's my analysis:

1.  Sony provides a proprietary PS3 GameOS.  As it is proprietary, it is 
not open source.

2.  The variety of games written for PS2 and earlier systems will also 
run on PS3.  They are commercial products, also not open source.

3.  Here is a quote: "...all versions of Yellow Dog Linux are 
distributed under the GPL..."

Conclusion: As the PS3 GameOS and games written for it are commercial 
and proprietary, they cannot be used under the GPL.  Ergo, in my view, 
the environments are mutually exclusive as far as I currently comprehend 
what has been published.

You can read the available posted FAQs here:

http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/products/faq/ps3-general.shtml


Good Luck...
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Chris Hollman wrote:
> Just a couple quick questions:
>  
> -Will you be able to install ANY Linux app (e.g. emulators) when 
> running YDL on the PS3?
> -Will the PS3 controller be supported within YDL for PS3 (e.g. for 
> playing games within YDL)?
>  
> -Chris
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