nordlead said:
Ssenkahdavic said:
A good many people are under the false assumption that no one uses the OtherOS feature. I am curious who all uses it and what they do with it.
I personally HATE the PS3s Media Server utility (its terrible), so I use the OtherOS feature for this. Im running YDL v.6.1 (much faster for what I do than Ubuntu was and I will update to v.6.2 once it has some of its bugs fixed). I have a nice little Samba Server setup in a pretty gutted Gnome environment, running (usually) Mplayer. I both stream over the network from my W7 machine or just copy them directly over and play them.
I also have a few Emus running (NES/SNES) etc, and use this to surf the net, which is a HELL OF A LOT better than the built in browser.
So what do you all use it for?
I will end up just buying a new PS3 slim. The cost of getting something else setup as a media server is higher than another 299 system. This does not mean I am very happy about this.
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you know, you could put together a HTPC for ~$300 (just built one myself) that has more HDD space, uses less energy, and is quiter along with other benefits like being more flexible and easy to repair (rather than a $150 charge if the PS3 breaks down). The only thing it wouldn't do is play Blu-rays.
Not saying I support Sony's decision, but I think you'd be better off building a HTPC.
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I have thought about the HTPC route in the past, but never could find a case sized correctly. Unfortunately, I do not have the luxury of putting just anything there. My current PS3 is an original 60gig (upgraded to a 500) that I already took apart and replaced the fans (added some new ones) and it makes less sound than my audio receiver.
Ill look into an HTPC again. If all else fails, $299 for another PS3 isnt so bad, tho I guess I could use my Work Laptop (that I do not use for Work) until I find a better solution.
