Remember the hoopla when Sony removed the Linux functionality they publicly advertised for the system? Yes, they were so paranoid about PS3 getting hacked, they removed a feature people paid for. (My earlier system for example had the Linux option).
What makes one think they will add a patch to essentially "open up" the system to not require future updates? I personally have zero faith in this happening, ever.
They didn't just remove it from newer models, they basically blackmailed those who bought the earlier models - either lose your linux install, or lose the ability to play online or play any new games. Luckily a third option opened up not long after, install a hacked firmware and retain the functionality you paid for.
Sony giveth... Sony taketh away... (Score:2)
Remember the hoopla when Sony removed the Linux functionality they publicly advertised for the system? Yes, they were so paranoid about PS3 getting hacked, they removed a feature people paid for. (My earlier system for example had the Linux option).
What makes one think they will add a patch to essentially "open up" the system to not require future updates? I personally have zero faith in this happening, ever.
But I would be happy to be proven incorrect.
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Sonys internal culture will never allow this. A former PS team member posted an AMA on reddit about it.
Re: Sony giveth... Sony taketh away... (Score:1)
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Not suddenly, the PS2 had an official addon linux kit that you could buy, the PS3 included everything necessary as standard.
Re: Sony giveth... Sony taketh away... (Score:1)
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They didn't just remove it from newer models, they basically blackmailed those who bought the earlier models - either lose your linux install, or lose the ability to play online or play any new games.
Luckily a third option opened up not long after, install a hacked firmware and retain the functionality you paid for.
Re: Sony giveth... Sony taketh away... (Score:1)