Sony to remove the function to install OS such as Linux from PS3 of the conventional model

Announced that Sony will remove the ability to install other operating systems such as Linux from the PS3 of the conventional model except for the thin PS3 released last September.

Deletion of the function is not forced but selective, but if you want to keep using other OS, the latest service and content will not be available.

Details are as below.
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According to the information posted on the official page, Sony announced in its latest version of the system software "version 3.21" for PS 3 scheduled to be available on Thursday, April 1, 2010, It seems to delete the function related to "installation of other systems" installed in PS3.

With respect to the background of such update, Sony said it is in order to cope with problems caused by security vulnerabilities, and by updating, users will be able to access a wide range of contents provided by Sony and content makers under safer environments You can enjoy genre games and entertainment content.

Please note that this update is not mandatory but selective, so users can continue to use other OS unless they update their system software in the future.

However, if you do not update it, you will not be able to use PlayStation Network or game software for PS3 and Blu - ray Disc video content running on "version 3.21" or later, playback of copyright - protected video on media server, It is said that you will not be able to receive updates such as new functions and improved operation quality.

As illegal copying becomes a problem in various game machines, since PS3 is a game machine boasting strong security that copying software does not work at the present time, it is possible that this measure may be part of that,Software "CodecSys CE-10" that can encode moving pictures using PS3 at high speed appearsIt seems a bit disappointing, as an attractive product using features that allow you to install other OS, such as, has also appeared.