• OtherOS will not be removed from “phat” PS3′s

    PS3 Hacks , 03.03.2010

    Remember the rumor a few days ago that Sony may remove the OtherOS feature on non-slim PS3′s in future firmware update? Well Geoff Levand, PS3-Linux maintainer, has gotten confirmation from SCE that the feature will NOT be removed in future firmware updates, and Sony will continue to support it.


    To quote (read bolded statement):

    Hi All,

    On 02/26/2010 04:30 AM, David Woodhouse wrote:
    > On Fri, 2009-08-21 at 09:58 -0700, geoffrey.levand at 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

    So everyone can take a breather who thought that geohot’s exploit was going to be patched :)

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    Discuss in Forums (11)

  • 11 Comments

    1. Sublimewulf
      03-03-2010
      09:50 PM
      1

      Damn Straight!
      Now: [root@localhost Playstation_3]# sudo make me_a_Sandwhich

    2. naveen_relaoded
      03-04-2010
      05:37 AM
      2

      as i posted earlier .. they cant remove OtherOS , coz they have entered into many countries stating that its a computer rather than gaming console , this way they have benefitted from few tax exemptions...

      so they are forced to support OtherOS

    3. jaasumbra
      03-05-2010
      02:38 PM
      3

      I told you so

    4. gliitch
      03-06-2010
      10:28 AM
      4

      I wonder how long it will take them to remove the hardware part, or stick it on to usb, im aware it is only used so it doesnt change the ram or something. But it only lasts for the remainder of the session. and you will have to do it all over again once you reboot into linux. Do we have access to the game part of the hdd yet?

      ..sudo apt-get moo ^_^

    5. Zeruth
      03-06-2010
      08:33 PM
      5

      Originally Posted by Pirate
      So everyone can take a breather who thought that geohot's exploit was going to be patched
      No, no we can not breathe easy. as was said in the original geohot hack post, all they have to do is make a check to assure that the entry in memory was deleted.

    6. Jason12123
      03-07-2010
      12:45 PM
      6

      Err, sorry to say but that E-Mail is bsh*t, the update is removing IOS as of and when the update is released, it is on the official PS3 Website,I'm sure you all know which one so I won't bother posting the link, also and this is big news!!! SONY Has finally band it's first few users from the PSN!!!!! some were for major game cheating/glitching/hacking online,and others were signing online with changed codeing to their PSys from attempting to or further using Gehot's hack, be aware people, all information on PS3 Official site.
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      Originally Posted by Jason12123 View Post
      Err, sorry to say but that E-Mail is bsh*t, the update is removing IOS as of and when the update is released, it is on the official PS3 Website,I'm sure you all know which one so I won't bother posting the link, also and this is big news!!! SONY Has finally band it's first few users from the PSN!!!!! some were for major game cheating/glitching/hacking online,and others were signing online with changed codeing to their PSys from attempting to or further using Gehot's hack, be aware people, all information on PS3 Official site.
      I forgot to mention, sony will also within the next year be releasing a PS3 Os,it installs from CD and boots into the OS Next re-start which doesn't require the install other os option.

    7. gliitch
      03-07-2010
      01:20 PM
      7

      I sure hope that dont happen, we are soo close (well closer than we were 3 years ago) XD
      Would be cool to see what the ps3 is really capable of. : )

    8. Qraze1
      03-07-2010
      04:08 PM
      8

      wow. because you have one post and came here just to say that i sure do believe it. so much i don't ask for the original quote or link the where and who said it.

      and also, sonys been "banning" users for a lot longer then you think. also, how can any ps3 code be altered using geohotz exploit when its only used in linux? completely separate from the game os.

      post your link or troll elsewhere.

    9. Zeruth
      03-07-2010
      06:33 PM
      9

      Originally Posted by Qraze1 View Post
      post your link or troll elsewhere.
      in the spirit of kelso... BBBBUUUUURRRRRRNNNN

    10. Qraze1
      03-08-2010
      11:32 AM
      10

      i didn't mean to sound like an A-hole but i absolutely did sound like one.
      please post the link or quote Jason.

    11. Jason12123
      03-31-2010
      09:02 AM
      11

      Hi, I wouldn't post something on this site without proof, anything that affects you guys on the PS3 affects me also, I have no doubt you have heard the news today, which tells you I was not lying, I can't say where my sources come from, but can only help you guys prepare for it, for those who haven't seen, here is the link.

      http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8594720.stm

      Geohot also replied to people about this, google that one

      I also want to tell people, when you read more about this, there is people saying just don't update, or Flash to renew old firmwire, please people do not do this, if you want to continue using the PS3 Online DO NOT DO IT, Sony are now following in MicrippOff's (Microsoft) footsteps and banning people in large ammounts, the newest BIG BAN LIST comes from people using the 10th prestige hack on MW2, sad I know, but just be carefull people, and happy gaming and hacking, I'm all for new ways to do things

      Jason12123, your source from the future