from: PowerBeamSpacer

Mid May 2010 I came across a notable info-tech news item. Recall that Play Station 3, by Sony, has in recent times supported a feature whereby another operating system could be run on that hardware / software environment. Linux versions are notable examples.

Current news is that the vendor has now moved to stop supporting the ability for system owners to employ Linux operating system and associated open source applications. It is the most recent downloadable firmware update which implements this action. Unless data accessed via Linux, residing in that respective hard drive partition, such data would be lost upon update.

See link, (http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/Hacks-Counter-Hacks-and-the-Linux-Free-PS3-69687.html?wlc=1274034674), and further links contained therein, for further info.

I agree with that article’s writer that Sony’s action in this matter is a bad move. It is one which would likely discourage me from considering an option to purchase that system. In general, I stand In Favor of open source software apps.

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