Hacker Will Try To Restore Linux Support On PS3

Many readers have been sending in news of the impending PS3 firmware update that will remove the ability to install other operating systems on the console. (We discussed it here on Sunday.) Over the past few days, legions of PS3 owners have been voicing their anger at Sony's decision, upset that they'll be forced to either lose their custom install or forgo use of the PlayStation Network and be unable to play certain games and movies. Now, hacker George Hotz, known for his iPhone jailbreaks and his PS3 hack earlier this year, has vowed to fight back and restore Linux support on the PS3. He said, "The PlayStation 3 is the only product I know that loses features throughout its lifecycle. Software PS2 emulation, SACD playback, and OtherOS support are all just software switches you can flip. It's unbelievable you would go and flip one, not just on new boxes you are shipping, but on tens of millions already in the field."

Comments

Who cares?

[Grishnakh]

What kind of idiot would buy a product from Sony, of all companies, and not expect something like this happen? This is like expecting excellent customer service or an easy return at Best Buy, or expecting Microsoft to not bias its Bing search results when you search for "open office" or "linux". You're expecting good treatment from the company that put rootkits on its CDs?

If you want a nice media center PC, buy or build yourself an ITX system. If you buy something from Sony, then don't be surprised when they tell you how you're allowed to use it.

damn Sony

[FudRucker]

as a hardware appliance matures it would only seem normal that as it matures the firmware & software running it would get better, not lose capabilities & features, hey Sony you suck.