Sony's Removal of "Other OS" May Be Against EU Law

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Damnyouall said:

Asmo said:

Sure, so go ahead and sue Sony. Right behind ya...

Actually, someone on the EU Playstation blog said that they went to their local small claims court in order to get a full refund for their PS3 this morning; we'll see how that goes. I myself will wait until that 3.21 update actually arrives and then decide what to do. Given that the EU directive I quoted above has been adopted by national law in all EU countries, the small claims court thing might actually work.

BTW; this will make nice proof later on: http://www.playstation.com/ps3-openplatform/index.html

Overview of the Open Platform for the PLAYSTATION®3 system

There is more to the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system than you may have assumed. In addition to playing games, watching movies, listening to music, and viewing photos, you can use the PS3™ system to run the Linux operating system.

By installing the Linux operating system, you can use the PS3™ system not only as an entry-level personal computer with hundreds of familiar applications for home and office use, but also as a complete development environment for the Cell Broadband Engine™ (Cell/B.E.).

There are many flavors of Linux available, which are developed, managed, and distributed by the respective companies and development communities.

How about this.

Sue them or shut up...

Tired of your trolling GeoHot...