Before you do anything ...
In the days of SCSI, serial, and other messy interconnects, the saying used to be, "Check the cables first. It's always the
cables." But we have found that with Linux in general, the saying should be revised to, "
Check the system clock --it's probably the
system clock." An incorrect system clock may cause a myriad of issues, including desktops not coming up clean, applications quitting, and
anything that uses code revision to fail.
Installer crashes or fails
Unplug all attached devices, including 3rd party PCI cards, FireWire drives, and USB hubs and accessories before installing. These
may cause the install to fail. Following successful installation, it is recommended you re-attach each device one at a time, boot,
use "kudzu" to configure the new device if detected and prompted; complete the boot sequence and then halt your machine. Add the
next device and repeat this procedure.
Where did the Quick Start Tutorial go?
For an unknown reason, the latest version fo FireFox as ships with YDL v6.0 provides the Quick Start Tutorial upon initial launch, but in subequent launches
reverts to a blank screen. Furthermore, any attemp at manually setting the Home Page preferences to a local file fails, defaulting to a Google-Redhat page
instead. If you desire to come back to the Quick Start Tutorial often, you may either visit the
Configuration pages (same as the Tutorial) or point your browser to
file:///usr/share/doc/HTML/index.html and then set this as a Personal Toolbar bookmark.
Why can't I watch the YouTube videos?
Due to the use of a proprietary, commercial codec, we are not able to ship Gnash with support for YouTube videos. This codec may be obtained from 3rd
party sources.
Failure to gain proper video settings at install
With the launch of YDL v6.0 for the PS3 on Tuesday, February 5, the Guide to Installation failed note the revised TAB options at the kboot prompt,
resulting in non-functional install. Please force reboot your PS3 and follow the
revised Guide to Installation has been posted.
Upgrading the kernel to support WiFi for YDL v5.0.2
Please review the
v5.x HOWTOS for step-by-step instructions for upgrading the YDL
kernel to support WiFi on your PS3.
Sony PS3 GameOS v2.10 works with YDL v5.0.2
We have gained feedback from YDL v5.0.2 customers, and validated in-house that the Sony GameOS v2.10 update does not adversely affect YDL v5.0.2 if you have
already upgraded your kernel to again support WiFi (see above). Any migration from the Sony GameOS v1.x to v2.x will kill WiFi (see below).
Sony PS3 GameOS v2.x upgrade kills wireless for YDL v5.x
We have learned that the Sony PLAYSTATION3 GameOS v2.0 upgrade kills wireless under Yellow Dog Linux. If wireless is important to you, review the
HOWTOs for "How to upgrade the Kernel to enable Sony PS3 Wi-Fi in YDL" in
order to update the kernel and boot loader.
Can't get your monitor or TV to work with Linux on a PS3?
- Make certain you review the PS3 HOWTOs under
Audio/Video. Having read the PS3 HOWTOs, if you have a Component or HDMI cable between your PS3 and your monitor/TV and yet you are presented
with a "text-based" (looks like DOS) interface, it is likely you have chosen a video setting in the GameOS that Linux does not like as the video
settings in GameOS carry over to Linux.
- Return to the GameOS and try various Display settings, starting with the highest possibe and work down.
- If a setting does not work, your YDL Installer will be presented in "text-mode" (looks likes DOS). If this occurs, power-down the PS3 and
return to GameOS to try again.
- Continue to try Display settings in GameOS and subsequently boot into the YDL installer until you find a setting that works for both.
- Once you have found the perfect combination, complete the installation.
