Sony PlayStation 3 unboxed and in action

by Bill Detwiler  |  January 24, 2007, 10:34am PST  |  Image 41 of 52

Install Other OS

One of the most interesting options within the PlayStation's system settings is "Install Other OS".

According to Sony's PlayStation 3 Web site, you can "Use this option to install other system software on the internal hard disk." While the PS3's Cell Processor will support Linux, and some report say the Sony initially planned to pre-install Linux on PS3 hard drives, launch units contain only Sony's original PS3 OS.

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Bill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor of TechRepublic. Previously, he worked as a Support Tech and IT Manager in the social research and energy industries.

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Bill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor for TechRepublic. Previously he worked as a Technical Support Associate and Information Technology Manager in the social research and energy industries. Bill is a Microsoft Certified Professional with experience in Windows administration, data management, desktop support, and system security.

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