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18Sep/090

Learning Linux Part 4/15: The shell explained

Alright, part 4 of the series, which is mostly dedicated to the shell environment.

15Sep/090

Learning Linux Part 3/15: Working at the shell

Part 3 of the series...! This one is about the commandline, files and file actions.

This time covers:

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14Sep/090

Turn your Playstation3 into a media center

ps3 megabox project

ps3 megabox project

PS3Hax member Lichemaster announced more then 1,5 year ago a new PS3 project called Megabox. MegaBox is similar to a media center, similar to the XBMC on the Xbox 1, fully functioning on the PS3.

He also quoted:

" The MegaBox has many cool features that any PS3 owner would find interest in such as VoIP, P2P, TV, Movies (Including MKV), and much more!

The best part is the program will require NO INSTALLATION, and would be OPEN SOURCE (based on FREEVO). In layman's terms, all you need to do is pop in a CD/Flash drive with the program and anyone can enjoy it without too much problems (no need for linux either)."

source: http://www.hdtvarcade.com/hdtvforum/index.php?showtopic=12401

Sounds like a great replacement for XBMC to me!

More information about the install process and download links can be found here

To see more information about megabox, see this youtube video:
Youtube - PS3 Megabox Linux Hack

Please comment if you have any experience using this software!

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14Sep/090

Playstation3 (ps3) mediaserver in Java!

Playstation3 has often some problems with various media servers. Some can work with MKV files, some can not. Others can work with subtitles, other can not. Well, this playstation3 media server can work with almost any format, supports subtitles and is written in Java which makes this media server platform independant! A MUST have for every ps3 owner!

http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/

Note - Like the author describes, mkv files need a wired (gigabit) ethernet connection.

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