Why No OtherOS Option on PS3 Slim? Sony Answers

“We were left to guess just why there was no OtherOS option
included with the PS3 Slim. There didn’t seem to be much of any
explanation as to why it was left out. Did Sony feel threatened by
people using Linux instead of buying games? Doubtful, as they’re
sure to still make quite a bit of money selling even just the PS3s,
and there surely aren’t enough people who even use only that
feature enough to threaten the sale of games. Why take the feature
off? Sony has said that “the new PS3 system will focus on
delivering games and other entertainment content, and users will
not be able to install other operating systems…” Well, the
answer’s pretty simple, and not much beyond that.

“A fellow from Games I Like did some digging and found the
quotes of two Sony Computer Entertainment representatives that
clarify the reasons why completely as well as give those who use
the original PS3 for alternative operating systems an “all’s well”
signal.”

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