Yellow Dog Linux v6.x-how to+solutions(zz)

zzfrom:http://www.ydl.net/support/solutions/ydl_6.x/
The following were prepared by Fixstars staff or the greater YDL community and are specific to Yellow Dog Linux v.6.0 and v.6.1.

Installation, Updates, & Applications:

• How to locate your lost E17 Shelf.
• How to install/remove applications using the Package Manager.
• How to update applications using the Package Updater.
• How to update, install, remove local packages using yum.
• How to update BMC on a PowerStation
• How to use Flash memory as swap on a PS3.
• How to use ps3vram as swap.
• How to reset boot partition settings
• How to enable Bluetooth support for the PS3 Sixaxis controller

Audio / Video

• Enabling 2D Acceleration for Powerbooks.
• How to use two monitors.
• PS3 video is a complicated matter. It is suggested that you review the following HOWTOs in order:
  1. Introduction to PS3 video.
  2. PS3 video connections.
  3. Selecting a PS3 video mode.
  4. Configuring YDL 6.0 for the chosen PS3 video mode.
  5. PS3 video tips and tricks.
  6. How to switch from text to graphical mode on a PS3.

Networking

• Wireless Networking – v.6.1
  1. For Apple users, install wireless firmware.
  2. How to configure Wi-Fi for use in YDL v.6.1
• PS3 Wireless Networking – v.6.0 only
  1. How to configure Sony PS3 Wi-Fi for use in YDL v.6.0
  2. How to configure encryption on Sony PS3 Wi-Fi for use in YDL.
  3. How to switch back to wired networking after using wireless.
  4. How to get WPA working on a PS3. (3rd party, not validated by TSS Staff)

• How to use a Sony Walkman W810i as a modem through AT&T.
• How to use some wireless tools.