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HELIOS finds an unusual use for a PS3

A server solution apparently

NEWS: 29 May 2007 10:37 GMT by Chris Ford

HELIOS, the digital workflow specialist, has found a novel use for a PS3, namely as a server solution.

The company has customised a version of Linux to allow its server suite to run on the PS3 hardware, and the free installer will be available from the UK distributor's website from 1st of June.

It utilises Yellow Dog Linux v5.0 as its operating system, and it includes a test drive version of HELIOS UB, the enterprise client server solution – a possible first in using the PS3 for a business server solution.

So why did they do it? Well, one reason could be cost with most companies plumping for the much more expensive IBM blade servers or Apple Xserves which can run into the thousands of pounds. The PS3, of course, is available for under £500.

Dr John Yardley, MD of HELIOS distributor JPY Plc said, "It might seem like a crazy idea, but pound for pound the PS3 offers amazing power. I expect plenty of Linux enthusiasts will find good uses for the installation, which includes powerful tools like EtherShare and WebShare. Getting HELIOS running on the platform is akin to cramming a Spitfire engine into a Mini!"

”The Linux installer is customised to make the best use of the limited memory available on the PS3. The disk image installs Yellow Dog Linux in under 10 minutes, with a configuration designed to optimise performance offering 40% more memory than the standard config.”

>> Link - Official Site/JPY


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