PS3 Update = Yup, Sony still blows

Don't get me wrong, I love my PS3. But in the past, Sony repeatedly shows that they are the embodiment of the greedy corporation and it seems every time I turn around they have done something sucky. This time, in their new software update for the PS3 they have decided to remove the capability to install linux. Now, this isn't a huge deal for me, because I have yet to install linux on my box and don't necessarily have plans to. Still, they are essentially using a software update to remove an advertised feature of the PS3. So when I purchased my PS3, it was sold as having the capability t o install linux if I were to choose to do so. Many people did this (FSU Computer Science department actually has a cluster of PS3s, all running linux) and it was cool that they provided that option. Removing it is like buying a PC that advertises being great for listening to music then having a software update keep all programs from using the audio drivers (and thus, no way to create sound) I'd be surprised if there wasn't a lawsuit and, while I think it is unlikely, I would love to see Sony get their ass handed to them. Randomly decided to remove a feature that they product was advertised to have at purchase is not OK.

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