[ydl-gen] YDL 5 - first impressions

[Jima]

On Sun, 7 Jan 2007, Warren Nagourney wrote:
> I have had YDL 5 up on my PS3 for a couple of hours and so far it is
> fine for my purposes. I have no network connection since wireless is
> not supported and it doesn't work with my ethernet cable for some
> reason (my powerbook does work with it).

  Don't (some? many?) PowerBooks support auto-MDIX?  It could be that it's 
a crossover cable when it should be straight-through, or vice-versa.
  Aha, I even found a list that somewhat supports my theory:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42717

  If your PB falls under that description (G4 or later), then it likely 
only works due to the auto-MDIX capabilities.  Rewiring an end (if you 
have the requisite tools and skills), adding a crossover adapter to one 
end, or replacing the Cat5 cable (if it's a non-complicated installation, 
i.e., not through walls) ought to make it work for the PS3.  Off-hand, I 
know ThinkGeek sells an adapter:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/7470/

      Jima