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  • Graf_Chokolo Releases PS3 Linux Kernel 2.6 - Full Access to Ram

    Everyone's favorite hacker, graf_chokolo, has released a feature rich version of Linux for use on the PS3. What's so impressive about this Linux kernel, is the fact that it has complete access to the PS3's RAM. In addition, it features extra debug messages for SPU isolation, new Hypervisor calls, support of several storage regions to PS3 storage library, and much more. This kernel is fully compatible with AsbestOS.

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    Download: linux-2.6-b0fd285.tar.gz (90.57 MB)


    Our favorite PS3 hacker have informed me that he had successfully pushed his copy of Linux repository from his local PC to our server. He never explained much, but we go on to details.

    The repository which is based on Linux 2.6 kernel, has several wicked stuff in it especially graf_chokolo’s ram block device. As kmeaw said; “It can read/write anything in PS3 RAM, and very useful for HV hacking”

    You can read below the commits done to his version of Linux kernel.

    * Added support of several storage regions to PS3 storage library
    * Improved PS3 disk block device driver
    * New drivers for PS3 NOR and 3 RAM misc driver for full access to HV memory
    * Added new HV calls
    * Added extra debug messages for SPU isolation

    And here are the git where you can find graf_chokolo’s Linux sources which is hosted on our server and maintained by kmeaw.

    WARNING: You should completely know what you are doing with it. We are not responsible for any bricks caused by this tools.
    Here is a quote from graf_chokolo in grafchokolo.com:

    Here is my linux-2.6 git repository with new HDD, FLASH, VFLASH and RAM drivers:

    http://git.dukio.com/gitweb.cgi?p=linux-2.6

    AsbestOS users can use the drivers also. Report problems to me please.
    Source: PS3Crunch
    Comments 28 Comments
    1. ch13696's Avatar
      ch13696 -
      So does this mean we can see added features to our homebrews or is this strictly for Linux use?
    1. grandy's Avatar
      grandy -
      Its for linux users .
    1. ch13696's Avatar
      ch13696 -
      Damn. I just thought since there's complete access to the PS3 RAM, we might see some cool things, but what do I know... I'm not a hacker like these people. =p
    1. coadyj's Avatar
      coadyj -
      hmmm, will someone ever compile xbmc for one of these releases.
    1. Goblom's Avatar
      Goblom -
      This is AWESOME!!!! Complete Acces to the HyperVisor!!!!!
      YEAH!!! Go Graff_Chokolo!!!!
    1. acebunny17's Avatar
      acebunny17 -
      Realistically,how close are we for the next jailbreak?
      I so miss 3.55 jailbreak but my brother wanted to play black ops online
    1. Goblom's Avatar
      Goblom -
      Quote Originally Posted by coadyj View Post
      hmmm, will someone ever compile xbmc for one of these releases.
      I think in order to do that you need to have the source code to the Sony OFW aas well as the Sony SDK. Which i am in the process of getting
    1. Ex Bii's Avatar
      Ex Bii -
      Quote Originally Posted by ch13696 View Post
      So does this mean we can see added features to our homebrews or is this strictly for Linux use?
      The homebrews already have access to all available RAM
    1. L4w3s's Avatar
      L4w3s -
      acebunny17- To be honest, I'm gonna say we most probably wont see a CFW for 3.56 for at least another 5 or 6 months...
      Nah I'm just kidding, but still, I'm sure people are working on it. And by people I mean... Kmeaw and Waninkoko and many more I cannot remember the names of, (and maybe geohot).
    1. Greg0u812's Avatar
      Greg0u812 -
      Quote Originally Posted by acebunny17 View Post
      Realistically,how close are we for the next jailbreak?
      I so miss 3.55 jailbreak but my brother wanted to play black ops online
      Realistically, what does this have to do with a linux thread?
      Sit back and chill for a bit. I'm sure devs are working on it.
      I bet you a $20 it'll make front page here when it happens!

      This is great news for those of us wanting linux on our systems!
    1. fivee's Avatar
      fivee -
      Quote Originally Posted by Goblom View Post
      I think in order to do that you need to have the source code to the Sony OFW aas well as the Sony SDK. Which i am in the process of getting
      I dont think so, only a linux with full driver support for the RSX, well driver and hardware acess of course, the second we have, the first well... not so much.

      You'r solution would be to compile xmbc directly to run in gameOS, hence the need for sony sdk, "translate" xmbc to sony and compile it and release it like any other homebrew, wich would be even better =)


      edit: still - way to go graf! not for me, but still, great release!
    1. kneegrow's Avatar
      kneegrow -
      they need to create a .Pkg to install updates via USB, I'm on 3.55 and sailing smooth, but still....
    1. hemmer's Avatar
      hemmer -
      so how do you use this you have to know how to compile a linux version or something? we have to wait for someone else to actually make a .img file like for use with asbestos? I dont get it.
    1. cajuil's Avatar
      cajuil -
      When are they going to add NTFS Read-Only support ? heh
    1. iDoiStuff's Avatar
      iDoiStuff -
      Quote Originally Posted by L4w3s View Post
      acebunny17- To be honest, I'm gonna say we most probably wont see a CFW for 3.56 for at least another 5 or 6 months...
      Nah I'm just kidding, but still, I'm sure people are working on it. And by people I mean... Kmeaw and Waninkoko and many more I cannot remember the names of, (and maybe geohot).
      I very much doubt geohot is involved in ANYTHING to do with Sony right now, he needs to let this lawsuit finish first.
    1. acebunny17's Avatar
      acebunny17 -
      Quote Originally Posted by Greg0u812 View Post
      Realistically, what does this have to do with a linux thread?
      Sit back and chill for a bit. I'm sure devs are working on it.
      I bet you a $20 it'll make front page here when it happens!

      This is great news for those of us wanting linux on our systems!
      Yeah I know,its just im so anxios to use my ps3 as I did before the update and I just want a date or something cuz I missed having the jailbreak
    1. acebunny17's Avatar
      acebunny17 -
      Quote Originally Posted by L4w3s View Post
      acebunny17- To be honest, I'm gonna say we most probably wont see a CFW for 3.56 for at least another 5 or 6 months...
      Nah I'm just kidding, but still, I'm sure people are working on it. And by people I mean... Kmeaw and Waninkoko and many more I cannot remember the names of, (and maybe geohot).
      I hope you are right
    1. Amadou Baah's Avatar
      Amadou Baah -
      What is linux, what is it worth and capable of?
    1. videogamerevie81's Avatar
      videogamerevie81 -
      Can somebody compile a version of ubuntu for ps3 or any linux that would work on wanikoko V2.
    1. NEO117-PSG's Avatar
      NEO117-PSG -
      Quote Originally Posted by videogamerevie81 View Post
      Can somebody compile a version of ubuntu for ps3 or any linux that would work on wanikoko V2.
      No...

      There's a CFW with OtherOS++ in the works. Wait for that and then download the Ubuntu PPC+PS3 version from the official website.
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