Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala PowerPC Desktop – PlayStation 3 “OtherOS” Install CD

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala PowerPC Desktop – PlayStation 3 “OtherOS” Install CD

£9.99

Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala” was released on October 29, 2009, and is one of the last viable Ubuntu Desktop releases for PlayStation 3 systems using Sony’s discontinued OtherOS feature. This PowerPC build can be installed on early “fat” PS3 models with firmware 3.15 or lower, delivering a full GNOME 2.28 desktop environment.

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Description

Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala” was released on October 29, 2009, and is one of the last viable Ubuntu Desktop releases for PlayStation 3 systems using Sony’s discontinued OtherOS feature. This PowerPC build can be installed on early “fat” PS3 models with firmware 3.15 or lower, delivering a full GNOME 2.28 desktop environment.

⚠️ Requires firmware 3.15 or earlier — not compatible with newer systems or Slim models.

Features

✅ Full GNOME 2.28 Desktop – Complete graphical Linux desktop experience
✅ Installs via Sony’s Official OtherOS Menu – No modification needed on supported systems
✅ Great for Retro Experimentation – Browse the web, run office tools, and learn Linux
✅ Ideal for Lightweight Use – Includes basic productivity and terminal apps
✅ Optional Upgrade Paths – Install LXDE or XFCE later for smoother performance

Items Spec

Supported PS3 Models:

  • CECHAxx (60GB), CECHBxx (20GB), CECHCxx

  • CECHExx, CECHGxx
    ❌ Not compatible with Slim or Super Slim models
    ❌ Will not work on firmware 3.21 or later

System Requirements:

  • Firmware: 3.15 or earlier

  • RAM: 256MB shared memory

  • HDD: 10GB recommended

  • Input: USB keyboard & mouse

  • Video Output: HDMI or Component (framebuffer only)

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

Included Software:

  • GNOME 2.28 Desktop Environment

  • Firefox 3.5 – Web browser

  • OpenOffice.org 3.1 – Word processing, spreadsheets, etc.

  • Totem – Video player

  • Rhythmbox – Music player

  • Terminal, Gedit, Synaptic, File Manager, and more

Performance Notes:
🐢 GNOME may be sluggish — consider switching to LXDE or XFCE post-install
❌ No RSX GPU access – all graphics rendered via CPU
❌ No built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
⚠️ Sound support may require manual config

Postage & Misc

📦 EU STOCK
📬 Burned to order – please allow processing time
💬 Questions? Contact us – we’re happy to help

Important Disclaimers:
⚠ Will not install on systems running firmware 3.21 or later
⚠ All PS3 data is erased during Linux install
⚠ No modern security patches – for retro/educational use only
⚠ Installing on updated systems requires CFW, NAND/NOR flashing, or OtherOS++ — these are advanced and risky

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