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liam.mccaffrey - 1/4/10 at 10:28 AM

Is there anyone on here who uses a linux OS on PS3?

If so there is apparently a software update due out soon that will remove the third party OS feature.

Personally I couldn't care less but interestingly the thoughts are that this could be illegal ie. Removing advertised features from a product after sale.

tegwin - 1/4/10 at 10:30 AM

I give it a few hours for a die hard geek to "un engineer" this software patch and everything will be back the way it was....

But yes... this is a bit of a cagey thing to do...They should have been like apple to start with.. lock EVERYTHING

cd.thomson - 1/4/10 at 10:35 AM

i ran linux on my old machine, complete waste of time lol - i only did it because it was interesting!

the architecture is rubbish for a normal OS and its basically unusable for most applications.

Gav - 1/4/10 at 10:41 AM

I tried it once and as said above totally unusable for a desktop.
IIRC the reason why they included this in the first place was that PC's bing a lower rate of tax duty than consoles.

Liam - 1/4/10 at 11:05 AM

quote:
Originally posted by liam.mccaffrey
Personally I couldn't care less but interestingly the thoughts are that this could be illegal ie. Removing advertised features from a product after sale.


From PS3 eula:

3. SERVICES AND UPDATES

From time to time, SCE may provide updates, upgrades or services to your PS3™ system to ensure it is functioning properly in accordance with SCE guidelines or provide you with new offerings. Some services may be provided automatically without notice when you are online, and others may be available to you through SCE's online network or authorized channels. Without limitation, services may include the provision of the latest update or download of new release that may include security patches, new technology or revised settings and features which may prevent access to unauthorized or pirated content, or use of unauthorized hardware or software in connection with the PS3™ system. Additionally, you may not be able to view your own content if it includes or displays content that is protected by authentication technology. Some services may change your current settings, cause a loss of data or content, or cause some loss of functionality.

So it seems they're covered which is no great surprise. Well, legally if not morally!

Liam