[ydl-gen] PS3: low resolution text console (4th posting attempt)

[Aaron Johnson]

John Goche wrote:
> I have been having some trouble posting this message to the yellowdog
> general mailing list. This is my 4th attempt. I hope it goes through this
> time.......
>
> I have ordered a PS3/fixstars with yellowdog linux 6.1 installed. I would
> like to use it with the composite cable that comes in the box. Never mind
> the graphics, I would be happy to simply utilize it in textmode (on
> redhatlinux/fedora this can be achieved by pressing CTRL-ALT-F1) from the
> graphical login screen.
>
> If possible, I would like to boot into textmode directly from the kboot
> boot-loader by passing a bootstring to the loader.
>   
Have you read the video how-to guides at: 
http://us.fixstars.com/support/solutions/ydl_6.x/

Thanks,
Aaron
> Furthermore, I presume I will need to know the root password since the PS3
> which I have purchased came with linux pre-installed. Does anyone know what
> this password is or how I can obtain it?
>
> I would also like to know whether upon booting yellowdoglinux, the PS3 will
> connect to my wireless home network.  Presumably, in order for it to
> connect, I would have to supply it with, at a minimum the SSID-network name
> to connect to the wireless reuter. Is it possible to perform this operation
> from the command line?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> John Goche
>
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