Re: [Cbe-oss-dev] No otheros feature on new PS3 slim ?

Re: [Cbe-oss-dev] No otheros feature on new PS3 slim ?

[David Woodhouse]

On Fri, 2009-08-21 at 09:58 -0700, geoffrey.levand@am.sony.com wrote:
> The feature of "Install Other OS" was removed from the new
> "Slim" PS3 model to focus on delivering games and other
> entertainment content. 
> 
> Please be assured that SCE is committed to continue
> the support for previously sold models that have the
> "Install Other OS" feature and that this feature will
> not be disabled in future firmware releases.

Although it's disappointing that Sony have removed the feature from new
models, It's good to have this public assurance from Sony that at least
the feature won't be removed from older models which are already
working.

I suppose it shouldn't be too much of a surprise -- if people have
bought PS3s specifically to use the advertised 'OtherOS' feature and
Sony were to break that with a firmware update, then there may well be
legal ramifications. But it's nice to have the promise in writing
anyway.

-- 
dwmw2

Re: [Cbe-oss-dev] No otheros feature on new PS3 slim ?

[Geoff Levand]

Hi All,

On 02/26/2010 04:30 AM, David Woodhouse wrote:
> On Fri, 2009-08-21 at 09:58 -0700, geoffrey.levand@am.sony.com wrote:
>> The feature of "Install Other OS" was removed from the new
>> "Slim" PS3 model to focus on delivering games and other
>> entertainment content. 
>> 
>> Please be assured that SCE is committed to continue
>> the support for previously sold models that have the
>> "Install Other OS" feature and that this feature will
>> not be disabled in future firmware releases.
> 
> Although it's disappointing that Sony have removed the feature from new
> models, It's good to have this public assurance from Sony that at least
> the feature won't be removed from older models which are already
> working.

Please understand that in my position as PS3-Linux maintainer
I can really only provide users with technical support for
Linux and the LV1 hcall interface.

The text above was provided to me by SCE management.  If
you have any questions regarding it or any other feature
of the PS3 please contact the Playstation Customer Support
in your country.  Using Playstation Customer Support will
insure your inquiry is processed through the correct
channels within SCE.

-Geoff

Re: [Cbe-oss-dev] No otheros feature on new PS3 slim ?

[Michel Dänzer]

On Fri, 2010-02-26 at 12:30 +0000, David Woodhouse wrote:=20
> On Fri, 2009-08-21 at 09:58 -0700, geoffrey.levand@am.sony.com wrote:
> > The feature of "Install Other OS" was removed from the new
> > "Slim" PS3 model to focus on delivering games and other
> > entertainment content.=20
> >=20
> > Please be assured that SCE is committed to continue
> > the support for previously sold models that have the
> > "Install Other OS" feature and that this feature will
> > not be disabled in future firmware releases.
>=20
> Although it's disappointing that Sony have removed the feature from new
> models, It's good to have this public assurance from Sony that at least
> the feature won't be removed from older models which are already
> working.
>=20
> I suppose it shouldn't be too much of a surprise -- if people have
> bought PS3s specifically to use the advertised 'OtherOS' feature and
> Sony were to break that with a firmware update, then there may well be
> legal ramifications. But it's nice to have the promise in writing
> anyway.

Unfortunately, it wasn't enough - firmware version 3.21 completely
removes 'other OS' support due to 'security concerns'. :(

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/28/ps3-firmware-v3-21-update/


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