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Re: [LUG] Sony to remove Linux support with PS3 update

 

On 29 March 2010 18:38, Rob Beard <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The thing is, I don't want to be hacking my PS3 to keep the Linux
> capability, not only could it potentially invalidate my warranty, it's a lot
> of messing around especially if it requires hardware hacking.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I enjoy doing this sort of thing as much as the next
> geek but generally not when it involves invalidating my warranty.
>

Do you use PSN or any of the other features that might need the
firmware update (I don't remember if they are mandatory in Sony-land,
as they are on the Xbox)? If not, don't bother.

(there is also the rumour that it might be an April Fool, but it would
be a pretty rubbish one)

Shaun

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