Firstly, I would like to tell all of you what my project is all about.
A few months ago, while browsing the web, I found an interesting article that focused on the idea of turning a PS3 into a fully functioning home computer. After reading the article, and thinking about how cool it would be to own such a hybrid, I decided I would try my hand at creating a PS3/Linux hybrid computer.
Now to address the legal stuff: as of 2015, this conversion process is completely legal, so long as the equipment is used in a respective manner (no pirating games, no 'hacking' etc.), although this conversion does nullify the PSN accounts, if used, on the converted consoles (purely for legal issues). Although this process nullifies any used PSN account, it is STILL LEGAL.
My plan, so far, is to a) purchase a new/used PS3 and b) convert it to a linux computer. This plan may change over the course of the project as something 'unexpected' may come up. I also hope to be able to optimize the Linux processing system so that it will be able to also use PC games; a function with very weak capabilities in basic Linux computers (I will, of course, do all of this optimization in a legal manner).
I will soon make a heading available that lists any sources I use as most (if not, all) of the processes I use for this conversion will come from a source that is not me.
I expect to post at least once every two weeks, but I expect there will be more posts than my previously stated minimum.
If you have any questions or concerns, I would be happy to address them in the comment section below and will try to answer as best I can.
Robert,
ReplyDeleteI like so much about this post. It is very promising to see you planning ahead and anticipating that you will need to make adjustments along the way. You show both organizational skills and flexibility which will be assets in this process.
Looking into the legal aspects of your project reveals your awareness of digital citizenship.
I'm sure I'll learn plenty by following your project, Robert. You're off to a great start.
Thanks, I really wanted to emphasize that because my project was a bit different than some other projects in that it is a topic I'm coming into a little blind, so to speak, I wanted to assure its legality
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