PS3+YD5 newbie problems

[Aaron Johnson]

david conkling wrote:
> Hi,
>  
> Being a little unfamiliar with Linux I've encountered the following 
> problems;
>  
> YDLinux (whether it be in Gnome or enlightenment) doesn't seem to read 
> the PS3 disk drive yet if I use jukebox player it can recognise a CD 
> in the drive? Do I need a designated problem to run specific disks? It 
> simply says 'there is no media to mount' or 'the drive is probably 
> empty.' Flash drives don't seem to be a problem though. They open 
> easily & are accessible.
>  
> I received a 'source' disk from terrasoft for YDLinux aswell as my 
> install DVD. I don't seem to have used it. The manual doesn't even 
> explain its use, whats it for?
This is because it is open source software, meaning we include the raw 
code for all the software so that everyone can see it.   Unless you are 
a programer there is likely no need for the disk.
>  
> I can't get my PS3 wireless connection to utilise firefox to access 
> the internet browser. Does this mean I can't use the PS3 wireless 
> adapter? Do I need a new external device. (I think someone else had a 
> similar problem with a notebook device). The etho connection seems ok 
> but firefox etc won't find a server.
Have you followed the directions at 
http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_5.0/  for PS3 
wireless networking
>  
> I managed somehow to remove my main menu bar in enlightenment mode & 
> can't seem to retrieve it. (it had 'applications--> etc on it (found 
> at the top of the screen)). How do I retrieve or rebuild this menu 
> bar? I still have a menu bar on Gnome.
>  
> What are the best resources for YDLinux? I'm after general programs 
> like a decent mp3 player. I've heard about a program called 'wine' 
> which allows the use of windows software on YDLinux. Is this any good 
> & is it easy to use? I also understand that there are games available 
> for YDLinux (e.g. castle wolfenstein etc). If I can't use the PS3 
> drive will these install from flash drives?
>  
> Think that just about covers everything for a PS3 YD5 newbie,
>  
> Regards,
>  
> David Conkling
Thank you for chossing YDL 5 for the PS3, this is what I have for my 2 
minute deal, I will try to get to more of the in depth questions later 
this week.

Aaron Johnson
IT Manager
Terra Soft Solutions