Next PS3 firmware upgrade disables ability to boot Linux

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waffles

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Geek

#317023 11-Apr-2010 15:57

A "fix" (of sorts) has become available, it seems:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/09/bypass-ps3-firmware-3-21-in-seconds-at-your-own-risk/

Personally wouldn't risk it though.

tstone

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Ultimate Geek
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#317261 12-Apr-2010 11:10

I don't think the CGA covers this sort of thing because no one was successful with any claims when they removed backwards compatibility.

bazzer

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Trusted

#317272 12-Apr-2010 11:53

They didn't remove backwards compatibility on existing machines though, just new models. I'm sure if they removed backwards compatibility on PS3s that currently have it, there would be outrage (and a fair number of people saying it doesn't bother them because they only use their PS3 to play PS3 games).

tstone

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#317375 12-Apr-2010 15:25

bazzer: They didn't remove backwards compatibility on existing machines though, just new models.

Yes, fair point. This is a different case.

stuzzo

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#325657 1-May-2010 21:34

A class action has been filed over this in California. Should be interesting to follow.

http://gizmodo.com/5527989/sony-sued-for-pulling-ps3-linux-support

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