Sony fans, let's talk.

[Xen]

rocketpig said:

Xen said:

rocketpig said:

Xen said:

You can do whatever you please with the hardware you get, but not the software that you get with it, which is LICENCED to you. The same holds true for Windows and MacOS (the former is a far freer environment though), but I don't see any bitching about that fact like I do here.

I don't mind Sony telling me what I can and can't do with my PS3 as long as my gaming experience remains unhindered. So far, only the hackers and CFW rats did anything to damage it.

Best do your research and then post, instead of being proven wrong and then shrugging it off with even more wrongs.

And this differs from the iPhone how, exactly?

The DMCA has been fucking over consumers for what, 12-14 years now? It's a good thing for us if it's de-fanged.

Unlike the iPhone, this compromises legit users.

In theory, yes, it does. But I doubt the courts are going to rule in Sony's favor on a hypothetical argument. At its core, the PS3 hack is no different than Jailbreaking. It's the unlocking of hardware purchased and owned by the consumer for use not intended by the original manufacturer. And yes, some of that use will probably be malicious.

Most, if not all, of the use has been malicious so far. Here's hoping the courts do see that.