Sony to Disable PS3's "Other OS" Feature

[MadGamer]

While reading the article about the MW2 Problem on the 360, i stumbled across this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8594720.stm

Originally Posted by BBC

Sony has said it will disable a feature on its PlayStation 3 (PS3) console in a move some consider to be a pre-emptive strike to guard against games piracy.

[marky]

I'm no expert Wayne but does this mean that I can install Linux as an o/s on my sons ps3 (last of the fat) and use it like a pc?
but not after the update

[dbateman2k5]

Firmware 3.21 will disable the 'Other OS' option on the original PS3s (not Slim models), and will be available from April 1st.

Those that use the 'Other OS' feature can choose not to update to 3.21, but the following will not be available to them (until they upgrade to 3.21)..

* Ability to sign in to PSN and use network features that require signing in to PSN, such as online features of PS3 games and chat.
* Playback of PS3 software titles or Blu-ray Disc videos that require PS3 system software version 3.21 or later.
* Playback of copyright-protected videos that are stored on a media server (when DTCP-IP is enabled under Settings).
* Use of new features and improvements that are available on PS3 system software 3.21 or later.

Link to PS Blog (EU) entry: http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/...ing-april-1st/

[Tezcatlipoca]

Originally Posted by marky

I'm no expert Wayne but does this mean that I can install Linux as an o/s on my sons ps3 (last of the fat) and use it like a pc?
but not after the update

Pretty much.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_on_the_PlayStation_3

[marky]

Ahh well, he wont do without online gaming for an hour never mind how long it takes that guy to come up with something.

[xpod]

Re: Sony to Disable PS3's "Other OS" Feature

I had that problem when my lad opted for the new slim PS3 to replace his long broken usable one. Me thinks there was method in his madness, he knew i wouldn`t be hyjacking this one.

EDIT: Did that many people even use Linux on the PS3?, considering how crap most installs would run. The people this will effect most are probably those using multiple PS3`s for their clusters.