[HELP] PS3 + linux (ubuntu)

[flyingguitar]

I finally got my bluetooth PS3 key board and it work fine when I use it with my PS3 OS but when I try to run ubuntu when I type something in notthnig will come up. i'm kinda a n00b with linux so I might just be getting an error. can you ise linux with a bluetooth keyboard? or does the disk have to be in whe you use it? please help me

[SkaterGOD/DOOD23]

I think you have to pair the keyboard with the PS3, if you can.

If it's running standard GNOME, check around in System > Preferences > Bluetooth or something.

Also, once it's paired, it should be pretty easy to use after that.

[flyingguitar]

Originally Posted by SkaterGOD/DOOD23

I think you have to pair the keyboard with the PS3, if you can.

If it's running standard GNOME, check around in System > Preferences > Bluetooth or something.

Also, once it's paired, it should be pretty easy to use after that.

I already paired it.

[SkaterGOD/DOOD23]

Originally Posted by flyingguitar

I already paired it.

Hmm, interesting. I tried pairing Ububtu with a headset and that failed because it was only sending information along a channel for about 10 seconds.

So, either your hardware is incompatible with UBUNTU, or it's just a regular troubleshooting error that requires a few notches.

For now, we'll assume it's the latter.

Wouldyou mind giving me as much information on the keyboard as you can?

Model number, brand, etc.

[flyingguitar]

Originally Posted by SkaterGOD/DOOD23

Hmm, interesting. I tried pairing Ububtu with a headset and that failed because it was only sending information along a channel for about 10 seconds.

So, either your hardware is incompatible with UBUNTU, or it's just a regular troubleshooting error that requires a few notches.

For now, we'll assume it's the latter.

Wouldyou mind giving me as much information on the keyboard as you can?

Model number, brand, etc.

creator: Logitech

modle #: Y-X5A77

it shows the kboot: sign and the blinking _ but nothing happens when i type something in.

[lilbrzboi]

DAM IT! i need a keyboard

[flyingguitar]

Originally Posted by lilbrzboi

DAM IT! i need a keyboard

yup.

I installed ubuntu again so does that mean I have 2 ubuntu's (if so how do I delete one) or does one overwrite the other? i'm not very happ I spent $60 on a keyboard that won't even work with what i bought it for.:(

[SkaterGOD/DOOD23]

Originally Posted by flyingguitar

it shows the kboot: sign and the blinking _ but nothing happens when i type something in.

Here is your problem, you must get through the installation with a USB Keyboard, and once the system is up and running, the bluetooth will be a piece of cake.

So, get through installation with USB, then you can revert back to your Bluetooth.

[flyingguitar]

Originally Posted by SkaterGOD/DOOD23

Here is your problem, you must get through the installation with a USB Keyboard, and once the system is up and running, the bluetooth will be a piece of cake.

So, get through installation with USB, then you can revert back to your Bluetooth.

OMFG thank you sooooooo much!!!!!!!

now what do I do about the second ubuntu if there is one (read earilier post)

[SkaterGOD/DOOD23]

Originally Posted by flyingguitar

OMFG thank you sooooooo much!!!!!!!

now what do I do about the second ubuntu if there is one (read earilier post)

Hmm, I'll have to research that a bit, it can't be too hard, don't worry.

I have to be somewhere for most of tomorrow though, so sorry if I can't get back to you sooner.