"Install Other OS" Feature Removed From the PS3

Posted by timothy on Sunday March 28, 2010 @03:37PM from the security-huh dept.

Hann1bal writes "The next system software update for the PlayStation 3 system will be released on April 1, 2010 (JST), and will disable the 'Install Other OS' feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models, launched in September 2009. This feature enabled users to install an operating system, but due to security concerns, Sony Computer Entertainment will remove the functionality through the 3.21 system software update." Updated 3:49 GMT by timothy: An anonymous reader writes "This comes as something of a surprise. Particularly because only a month ago Sony Computer Entertainment management seemed committed to the continued support of the Other OS option on the PS3."

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Re:HPC Community by the_humeister · 2010-03-28 17:21 · Score: 0, Redundant

Here's what they'll do: not update the firmware.
Re:Bummer ... (1st by Zoidbot · 2010-03-28 18:54 · Score: 0, Redundant

No great shakes...
It was being abused, so it got removed. Blame Geoholt...
Let's not forget other consoles remove features too..
The NXE removed the "subscription" feature which allowed you to set your 360 to automatically download new demos and such.
Waiting for the first idiot to try and sue them.... (the update is optional... You just need to decide what your console is...)
Re:Always look on the bright side of life by Zoidbot · 2010-03-28 19:01 · Score: 0, Redundant

How do you come to that conclusion?