New PS3 FW to remove OtherOS feature?

Remember that patent filed by Sony recently that was rumored to be their response to the GeoHotz exploit for the PS3? Well, it looks like that’s not the end of the story. Linux Product Manager, Owen Stampflee, posted on their forums that a new PS3 FW update is in the works, and it’s meant to remove the OtherOS feature.

Remember that patent filed by Sony recently that was rumored to be their response to the GeoHotz exploit for the PS3? Well, it looks like that’s not the end of the story.

Linux Product Manager, Owen Stampflee, posted on their forums that a new PS3 FW update is in the works, and it’s meant to remove the OtherOS feature.

According to his post over at the YellowDog Linux forums:

“Everyone,

I’ve caught a rumor from a reputable source that the next firmware update for old PS3s will remove the OtherOS feature…

I’m not sure if it’s true or not but it’s in the bset interest of the YDL community to spread the word.”

So spread the word guys. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for any confirmation on this.

Via [YellowDog-Board]

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