With open architecture, it should be possible for Linux on a ps5 to be just as good as ps5 software for taking advantage of the hardware.
It’s why open hardware is the next hurdle. It’s already starting to happen with routers and open drivers but it’s far from as good for open cpus etc.
With open hardware, we could start to eliminate security concerns about using American/Chinese/whatever hardware or software as it could all be verified. I think it’s partly why Linux is gaining steam. An open background allows anyone to build on what’s come before. Proprietary stuff only allows those with access to improve or start from scratch.
Linux is more mature and so building on the past builds new features, where windows can only lock down and try to gain revenue. They know they are losing. I am wondering if this is part of the push for ai as it would be harder to run at home. Not forever though.
Or just… don’t buy consoles at all. Buy a mini PC (which you can upgrade too) or wait for the Steam Cube? Which would both be cheaper in the long run. Because why still funnel money into a company that seems to be adamant that it owns that machine (and lets be honest, could try and use any kind of kill switch or safeguard to stop you from doing so) and will wield your money as a weapon against you.
It’s like soliciting a stalker because you enjoy receiving random gifts in the mail with totally no strings attached.
There’s truth to that currently yeah. I think my points still stand as well though, and in the long run you will still be out worse even if the upfront cost is currently cheaper. It also just seems contrary to the free and open nature of Linux, but if you don’t already own something you can upgrade and are currently strapped for cash, fair enough. But that’s also not going to change if you sink 400-500 dollars into it and that’s your budget for the next 5 years.
I’m kinda out of touch with hardware pricing these days. Let’s say I wanted to buy a second PS5 for the purposes of turning into a desktop like this; would that be better or worse than just buying normal hardware and building a PC of equivalent specs?
The PC would undoubtedly be much better. Mainly because you would get better software support. Not saying this isn’t cool. I already own a low firmware ps5 for such an occasion. But real PC hardware is better.
If the PS5 could be booted to a decent Linux desktop, I’d buy one to play with it. A good OS with a fun form factor.
Otherwise, don’t buy consoles.
With open architecture, it should be possible for Linux on a ps5 to be just as good as ps5 software for taking advantage of the hardware.
It’s why open hardware is the next hurdle. It’s already starting to happen with routers and open drivers but it’s far from as good for open cpus etc.
With open hardware, we could start to eliminate security concerns about using American/Chinese/whatever hardware or software as it could all be verified. I think it’s partly why Linux is gaining steam. An open background allows anyone to build on what’s come before. Proprietary stuff only allows those with access to improve or start from scratch.
Linux is more mature and so building on the past builds new features, where windows can only lock down and try to gain revenue. They know they are losing. I am wondering if this is part of the push for ai as it would be harder to run at home. Not forever though.
Does Linux do the constant transferring of assets between the RAM and VRAM?
I could be wrong but I think consoles and OSX are designed to not need to do that which makes them much more efficient with power and RAM usage.
I think it’s time for MS to bring that option to Windows but they don’t care about consumers or giving them options.
Or just… don’t buy consoles at all. Buy a mini PC (which you can upgrade too) or wait for the Steam Cube? Which would both be cheaper in the long run. Because why still funnel money into a company that seems to be adamant that it owns that machine (and lets be honest, could try and use any kind of kill switch or safeguard to stop you from doing so) and will wield your money as a weapon against you.
It’s like soliciting a stalker because you enjoy receiving random gifts in the mail with totally no strings attached.
Or install SteamOS on a PS5…
PCs with a GPU and CPU comparable to a PS5 are much more expensive than they should be.
GPU prices finally dropped to MSRP for about a month or two before prices skyrocketed on RAM and other components will also go through the roof.
There’s truth to that currently yeah. I think my points still stand as well though, and in the long run you will still be out worse even if the upfront cost is currently cheaper. It also just seems contrary to the free and open nature of Linux, but if you don’t already own something you can upgrade and are currently strapped for cash, fair enough. But that’s also not going to change if you sink 400-500 dollars into it and that’s your budget for the next 5 years.
I’m kinda out of touch with hardware pricing these days. Let’s say I wanted to buy a second PS5 for the purposes of turning into a desktop like this; would that be better or worse than just buying normal hardware and building a PC of equivalent specs?
The PC would undoubtedly be much better. Mainly because you would get better software support. Not saying this isn’t cool. I already own a low firmware ps5 for such an occasion. But real PC hardware is better.
This video shows the approximate performance you’ll probably get out of it.