Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx PowerPC Desktop – PlayStation 3 “OtherOS” Install CD

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx PowerPC Desktop – PlayStation 3 “OtherOS” Install CD

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Ubuntu 10.04 “Lucid Lynx” was released on April 29, 2010, as a Long-Term Support (LTS) release. It was the last official Ubuntu desktop version installable on a PlayStation 3 using Sony’s OtherOS feature — as long as your system was running firmware 3.15 or earlier.

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Description

Ubuntu 10.04 “Lucid Lynx” was released on April 29, 2010, as a Long-Term Support (LTS) release. It was the last official Ubuntu desktop version installable on a PlayStation 3 using Sony’s OtherOS feature — as long as your system was running firmware 3.15 or earlier.

This version included a full GNOME 2.30 desktop environment and a suite of productivity applications. It installs using a bootloader and the PowerPC Desktop ISO and is ideal for enthusiasts who want to explore Linux on PS3 hardware.

⚠️ Not compatible with updated firmware (3.21+), Slim, or Super Slim models.

Features

✅ Last officially supported Ubuntu desktop for PS3 via OtherOS
✅ GNOME 2.30 desktop environment preinstalled
✅ Full office suite, media tools, and terminal access included
✅ Works with PS3 “fat” models on firmware 3.15 or earlier
✅ Can be upgraded with lightweight desktop environments for better performance

Items Spec

Supported PS3 Models:

  • CECHAxx, CECHBxx, CECHCxx, CECHExx, CECHGxx
    ❌ Not compatible with PS3 Slim/Super Slim or any firmware 3.21+

System Requirements:

  • Firmware: 3.15 or lower

  • RAM: 256 MB shared (with system)

  • HDD: 10 GB or more recommended

  • Display: HDMI/Component only – framebuffer only (no GPU acceleration)

  • Input: USB keyboard and mouse

  • Networking: Ethernet only (no Wi-Fi support)

Included Desktop Software:

  • GNOME 2.30 – Classic Linux desktop

  • Firefox 3.6 – Web browsing

  • OpenOffice.org 3.2 – Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations

  • Totem – Basic media playback

  • Rhythmbox – Music player

  • Terminal, Nautilus, Gedit, Synaptic, Update Manager, etc.
    🐢 Due to RAM limitations, GNOME can run slowly — XFCE or LXDE recommended for lighter performance after install.

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Important Disclaimers:

⚠ Requires PS3 firmware 3.15 or lower
⚠ Not compatible with newer firmware or PS3 Slim/Super Slim
⚠ No GPU acceleration – RSX GPU not accessible
⚠ No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth support without extensive tweaking
⚠ Audio may require manual configuration
⚠ No modern security updates – use offline or securely

Why This Matters:

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Desktop was the last official Ubuntu version installable on PlayStation 3 using OtherOS. For those with supported hardware, it remains a nostalgic and usable Linux environment — perfect for tinkering, offline office use, retro Linux setups, or basic terminal-based tasks.

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