o_O.Q said:
what specifications? you still can't show me how other os was advertised... the truth is it was never an advertised feature pushed by sony... it was just an optional add on supported after release that sony eventually stopped supporting because it caused a vulnerability that geohot exploited... thats about it |
You're looking at advertising in one perspective. What about statements spouted by the figureheads?
"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,"
(said Sony's Geoff Levand, PS3-Linux maintainer)
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., PS3 Open Platform, 2006-2010:
"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.)."
http://www.playstation.com/ps3-openplatform/index.html
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., PS3 Manual, 2006-2010:
"Install other system software on the hard disk. For information on types of compatible system software and obtaining the installer, visit Open Platform for PlayStation®3."
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/de/ps3/current/settings/osinstall.html
Ken Kutaragi, June 2006,
CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment 2006-2007:
"Speaking about the PS3, we never said we will release a game console. It is radically different from the previous PlayStation. It is clearly a computer."
http://www.edge-online.com/news/kutaragi-details-ps3-computer-claim
Phil Harrison, February 2007,
President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios 2005-2008:
"One of the most powerful things about the PS3 is the 'Install Other OS' option."
http://kotaku.com/235049/20-questions-with-phil-harrison-at-dice
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., PS3 Linux Distributor's Starter Kit, 2006-2009:
"The Linux Distributor's Starter Kit provides information, binary and source codes to Linux Distribution developers who wants to make their distro support PS3."
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux
Izumi Kawanishi, Sony, May 2006:
"Because we have plans for having Linux on board [the PS3], we also recognize Linux programming activities... Other than game studios tied to official developer licenses, we'd like to see various individuals participate in content creation for the PS3."
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=9290
Geoffrey Levand, August 2009,
Principal Software Engineer at Sony Corporation:
"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."
mailing list to PS3 customers using Linux
Phil Harrison, May 2006,
President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios 2005-2008:
"The Playstation 3 is a computer. We do not need the PC."
http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/web/0,1518,418642,00.html
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PS3 advertising of other companies
Because of Sonys advertising of the PS3 computer capabilities, other companies have developed and sold PS3 Linux products:
Terrasoft, Press Release, 2006:
"Under basic agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., Terra Soft was granted a unique opportunity to develop and bring to market a complete Linux OS for PLAYSTATION 3. In development of Yellow Dog Linux v5.0, Terra Soft integrated and enhanced code from Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., and Fedora."
http://www.fixstars.com/tss/news/2006/2006-10-17.shtml
Fixstars, Yellow Dog Linux für PS3, 2006-2010:
"When Sony Computer Entertainment designed the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™), it was fully intended that you, a PS3 owner could play games, watch movies, view photos, listen to music, and run a fullfeatured Linux operating system that transforms your PS3 into a home computer. Yellow Dog Linux for PS3 combines a simple to use graphical installer with leadingedge components and a foundation of musthave home, office, and server applications. Everything you need to browse the web, check and compose email, do your school homework or take your office work home is included with more than 2000 packages on the Install DVD."
http://www.yellowdoglinux.com/support/installation/ydl6.2_ps3_guide.pdf
Linux Journal, Linux on Playstation 3, 2007:
"Turn your PS3 into a dual-boot game machine and Linux box... The PS3 replaces your regular Linux box... Sony actually contracted with Terra Soft Solutions to produce a version of its Yellow Dog Linux for the PlayStation 3."
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/9597
Sony contractor Terrasoft shows PS3 Linux, GDC video 2007:
"The Playstation was designed to be a home computer as well."
http://playedstation.blogspot.com/p/sony-ps3-promotion.html
And seriously......don't start this denial bullshit with me. Unless you're seriously not into gaming news, you cannot deny that figureheads for Sony were NOT talking up OtherOS...
