Plug your USB Drive with the dbtimage.bin file into the right slot on your PS3, Now load up Rebug Toolbox and select this in the order i say - Resize Vflash to allow for other os - Install Petitboot 4. Now Petitboot will install 5. Insert your disc or thumbdrive (usb stick) into your Playstation 3 and just wait a few seconds for the install wizard to come up. It will guide you through the configuring automatically. When the wizard is done configuring, simply click the install button wait a minute or three and thats that.

PS3 LINUX - HOW TO INSTALL
PS3 linux sony would like us gamers to think that we cant install Linux on our consoles. However, now we can and it's not difficult at all. I am here today to guide you through the ps3 linux download process, step by step.
PS3 LINUX INSTALL
1. Download the PS3 Magic software here, and copy it to disk or usb storage device.
2. Insert your disc or thumbdrive (usb stick) into your Playstation 3 and just wait a few seconds for the install wizard to come up. It will guide you through the configuring automatically.
3. When the wizard is done configuring, simply click the install button wait a minute or three and thats that. Easy as Mac n cheeses. You can have this set up on your console literally within 10 minutes of purchasing your copy of ps3 magic.
BUT WHY WOULD I WANT LINUX ON MY PS3
Why put Linux on ps3 ? Well, first off Linux is a very good and popular operating system. It is used from a wide range of devices, from smart phones up to extremly powerful super computers. Windows and Mac operating systems both are compatible on linux, not to mention the thousands of App's, games etc.
Some benefits:
ps3 linux performance with Windows OS:
As you all know, the web browser on our ps3 just flat out stinks. Finally, with windows we get great browser now. Unlike the crappy browser that comes installed, we can now tailor it the way were used to browsing the internet. Yes, this means you can add any browser you like now, mine happens to be Firefox because its fast, but you can use wich ever you want.

Full Linux Install On Usb

Game On:

Ofcourse you will still be able to play any and all new ps3 games Linux just permits you with many more choices. With the right emulator, like Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator, you can play all your games on one system, Atari, SNES, PS1 , just to name a few.
JAM'S, FLICK'S, PIC'S AND MORE
This is something that used to really get blood boiling, OK, Imagine this, your downloading a movie on the internet ( wich can take hours sometimes), your waiting for it to finish, you pop it in, and... what! cant play this file! I hate that, but not anymore, you will soon be able to veiw pretty much any file that could view on a PC or Mac right on the big screen.
PS3 SLIM LINUX Install

Installing Linux on the ps3 is no different from any other PS3.
PS3 Linux OtherOS
When you install Linux on your system, it will not replace the Sony OS. You will have both systems on your console and you will be able to choose which one you use from the start menu on the playstation.
If for whatever reason you would ever want to remove the Linux OS, you can easily do so. Unistalling the software will not cause any damage and your PS3 will be restored to back to its boreing old self again.
PS3 LINUX HACK
Please, if you want linux on your ps3, just pay for the software. Unless you are an experienced hacker with very programming skills, Do Not manually try to install linux on your console. You will kill your system and it wont be able to be fixed. I read about this happening every day.
Just save yourself the time and frustration and order PS3 Magic and let it do the hard part for you..It is simple to install a 2.5' hard drive in a PS3 according to the link below from Popular Mechanics. I had a 120GB ssd so upgraded the hard drive first. It also says Linux can be loaded to the PS3 console.
There is a utility in Software Management called kboot which will be installed in the installation process to aid the boot obviously.

How To Install Linux On Ps3 With Usb Adapter

I am only getting ready to do this with the instructions in this link. First step is backup which is part of the console. I am going to install Linux Mint Cinnamon 18.3 'Serena' on the Playstation 3. Ironically, this is not possible with Windows etc.. This is authorized by the manufacturer so totally legit in case you were wondering (view link)
These are the instructions from Popular Mechanics, keep in mind they are not experts so try not laugh:
'The first step in loading the new operating system is to create a drive partition. Select 'System Settings,' then 'Format Utility' from the menu of the PS3. Choose 'Custom' and allot 10 GB to the 'Other OS.' Choose 'Quick Format,' then restart.
Once the partition is made, the OS can be loaded from the Ubuntu disc using the 'Install Other OS' function under 'Settings' in the PS3 menu. This installs kboot, which allows the PS3 to install Ubuntu.
Switching between the Play­Station operating system and Ubuntu is not as straightforward as dual booting a standard PC. In fact, after installing the kboot file, you need to delve back into the PS3's System Menu to designate 'Other OS' under 'Default System' before the PS3 even installs the full Ubuntu OS. When you restart the PS3, plug a mouse and keyboard into the USB ports.',' The console will boot using your Ubuntu disc and install the new system. (Expect it to take about an hour.)
With Ubuntu installed, you can use your PS3 to run programs such as OpenOffice for spreadsheets and word processing, Firefox for Web surfing and VLC for movie playback. In short, your console will be able to do anything a normal PC can do.
There is, however, a trick to getting back to the native PlayStation OS. To make the switch, reboot the console, and at the boot prompt, type 'boot-os-game,' then press Enter. This brings the PS3 back to game land'.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/techno ... 3/4263321/