ps3 update 3.21
- The next system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will be released on April 1, 2010 (JST), and will disable the ‘Install Other OS’ feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models, launched in September 2009. [1]
As you all aware, the older version of PS3 consoles are able to support and run other OS (operating system) other than the preinstalled one but just recently, the Japanese famous gaming console maker has announced a new firmware update release scheduled on April 1st that will disable such ability to install other OS, making the restriction similar to current slim version PS3 consoles. [2]
Welcome to the #1 source for Sony PS3 Hacks, PS3 Downloads and PS3 Homebrew! [3]
Sony has offered the Other OS feature on the original “fat” PS3 consoles since the units launched years ago. [4]
This news may irritate many PS3 owners that heavily rely on Yellow Dog Linux (YDL). [5]
Up until the PS3 Slim debuted, all of the Sony PS3 consoles had support for third-party operating systems to extend the capability of the game console. [6]
The next system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will be released on April 1, 2010 (JST), and will disable the ‘Install Other OS’ feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models, launched in September 2009. [7]
It seems like the sum total effect of this update is to remove ability to install another operating system on the PS3. [...] Since you’d have to partition the PS3’s hard drive to install any alternate operating system, it wouldn’t necessarily affect the way the PS3 functions as a game or media machine. [8]
Sony reveals, this firmware update will remove support for the “Install Other OS” feature of PS3; ‘due to security concerns’. [9]
The PlayStation 3 system software is the updatable software and operating system of the PlayStation 3. [...] The Slim PS3 shipped with software 2.90 which was unique to the SKU. [10]
Sony has announced that the newest update for the PS3 that is set to hit on April 1 will eliminate the Other OS feature. [4]
Sony recently announced that the latest firmware update 3.21 will disable the ability to install and use another OS on the PS3. [5]
Sony cites ’security concerns’ as the reason for removing the feature, but the PS3’s been this generation least-hacked game console. [8]
Sources:
[1] PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update ‘ PlayStation Blog - PS3 , Sony …
[2] Sony Drops Linux Support On PS3 With 3.21 Firmware Update …
[3] PS3 Hacks :: Hack Your PlayStation 3
[4] PS3 update 3.21 kills “Other OS” feature :: TweakTown
[5] PS3 looses “Other OS” feature with new update - GAMER.BLORGE
[6] DailyTech - PS3 Update 3.21 Axes “Install Other OS” Feature …
[7] PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update ‘ PlayStation Blog
[8] The PS3 Non-Update: 3.21 Firmware Takes Away Alternate OS …
[9] PS3 Firmware update 321 to remove support - Online Best …
[10] PlayStation 3 system software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia