The latest version of the PS3 OS, 3.21 removes the ability to install another operating system, like Linux, for use on the PS3. <\/p>\n
From the Playstation 3 Web site :<\/p>\n
“o not update the system software if you want to keep using the [Install Other OS] and [Default System] features. If you choose to continue using another operating system, the following features will no longer be available:<\/p>\n
The ability to sign in to PlayStation\u00aeNetwork
\nThe ability to use online features that require you to sign in to PlayStation\u00aeNetwork, such as chat.
\nThe ability to use the online features of PlayStation\u00ae3 format software
\nPlayback of PlayStation\u00ae3 format software or Blu-ray Disc videos that require PS3\u2122 system software version 3.21 or later
\nPlayback of copyright-protected videos that are stored on a media server (when DTCP-IP is enabled under (Settings) > (System Settings) > [Enable DTCP-IP])
\nUse of new features and improvements that are available on PS3\u2122 system software 3.21 or later”<\/p>\n
This really angers me. I had planned to try out Ubuntu on the PS3 for the fun of it, and now I won’t get the chance unless I want to essentially turn my PS3 into a paperweight by keeping the older OS version. I paid for that functionality. What gives them the right to disable something I paid for? It’d be like buying a car and then having your air conditioning disabled on purpose by the dealership while you were having maintenance performed. Can you see a car dealership saying, “Oh yeah, we removed your AC because we don’t want to support that feature anymore.” It’s ridiculous. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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