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]
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Sony has offered the Other OS feature on the original “fat” PS3 consoles since the units launched years ago. [3]
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. [4]
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. [5]
That would be my guess as well - not that the Linux capability was the exploited part, apparently, from a few weeks back - but yes, such a crippling of what many argue to be a strong point must be related to an exploit. [6]
It seems like the sum total effect of this update is to remove ability to install another operating system on the PS3. [5]
As scheduled, today the PS3 Firmware 3.21 update is available for download and as Sony previously confirmed it disables the OtherOS functionality in an effort to make the PlayStation 3 entertainment system more secure. [7]
Sony has announced that the newest update for the PS3 that is set to hit on April 1 will eliminate the Other OS feature. [3]
Luckily I took out a 3 year warranty when I purchased from game that still covers me and I hope to get a replacement and start playing again soon. [8]
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Sony cites ’security concerns’ as the reason for removing the feature, but the PS3’s been this generation least-hacked game console. [5]
This feature enabled users to install an operating system, but due to security concerns, Sony Computer Entertainment will remove the functionality through the 3.21 system software update. [4]
Get it straight from the XMB System Update: PS3 Firmware 3.21. [2]
“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. [6]
Sources:
[1] PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update ‘ PlayStation Blog - PS3 , Sony …
[2] PS3 Hacks :: Hack Your PlayStation 3
[3] PS3 update 3.21 kills “Other OS” feature :: TweakTown
[4] PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update ‘ PlayStation Blog
[5] The PS3 Non-Update: 3.21 Firmware Takes Away Alternate OS …
[6] PS3 3.21 update will remove Linux support - VideoGamer.com
[7] PS3 NEWS - PlayStation 3 News - PS3News - PS3 Games - PS3 …
[8] PS3 Blog and Community | PS3Blog.net
[9] N4G.com : All the latest PS3 news