[ydl-gen] ps3 install issue

[smlacc1 leador]

Ok - I deleted my old ubuntu install, then reinstalled my otheros.bin.  I'm
pretty sure I did this before, but now it this time something must be
different - it worked!

Thanks for the help,


On 10/23/07, Bill Mueller <bmueller at terrasoftsolutions.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> Being a closed system, the install should be the same
> for everyone.   I'd imagine the problem is either with
> the setup from the GameOS, the install media is corrupted,
> or something tweaked in Kboot.
>
> If it is an option, I'd start from scratch and go step by
> step through:
>
>
> http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/installation/ydl5.0.2_ps3_guide.pdf
>
> Given that the disk is not being seen, I'd also triple check
> the firmware is updated to the latest.
>
> Oh yeah, is your PS3 a US version?
>
> -Bill
>
>
>
> On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:04:56 -0400, "smlacc1 leador" <smlacc1 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > AN update - I borrowed a USB external hard disk, and put the .iso on
> there.
> > I booted up with the DVD, and when it got to the "source selection"
> part,
> > i
> > choose hard disk.  At this point, I saw /dev/ps3da1, /dev/sdb1 and
> > /dev/sdb2
> >
> > ps3da1 is the old ubuntu installation.  /dev/sdb1 and sdb2 are the 2
> > partitions on the external usb disk.  So I point to /dev/sdb2 (where I
> put
> > the .iso), and now the second stage boots up. Great.
> >
> > Next problem - I dont see /dev/ps3da in the list of hard disks to
> install
> > to
> > - I only see the external usb hard disk (/dev/sdb).
> >
> > grrr. So I STILL cant install yellowdog.  AND the installer seems to be
> > running at 480p.  So it's really hard to make out what's going on.....
> >
> > So far yellowdog has been an exercise in pure frustration.  Am I the
> only
> > one having these issues on the installer?
> >
> >
> > On 10/16/07, smlacc1 leador <smlacc1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I downloaded ydl 5.0.2, and am trying to install it on a US 60gb ps3,
> > with
> >> latest firmware.
> >>
> >> I previously had ubuntu ps3 on there, but I want to try out ydl.
> >>
> >> When I boot into otheros, i get to kboot.  I hit enter, and it starts
> >> booting.  I get the "choose language" menu etc.  I click ok on english,
> >> choose "us", and then it asks me for the location of the installation
> >> media.  If I choose cdrom, it tells me that there isnt a ydl cd in the
> >> drive.  If I choose hard disk, it just gives me the ps3da1 partition I
> > set
> >> up for ubuntu as an option.
> >>
> >> I used 2 different version of ydl, yellowdog-5.0.2-20070627 and
> >> yellowdog-5.0.2-20070711, and i have tried a variety of dvd and cdrom
> >> combinations, and they all fail.  I know the optical drive is fine, cos
> > it
> >> installs ubuntu without issues.  Plus it boots into the installer in
> > ydl,
> >> but then goes no further.
> >>
> >> Any ideas?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
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