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The next system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will be released on April 1, 2010 (JST), and will disable the ?Install Other OS? feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models, launched in September 2009. This feature enabled users to install an operating system, but due to security concerns, Sony Computer Entertainment will remove the functionality through the 3.21 system software update.

In addition, disabling the ?Other OS? feature will help ensure that PS3 owners will continue to have access to the broad range of gaming and entertainment content from SCE and its content partners on a more secure system.

Consumers and organizations that currently use the ?Other OS? feature can choose not to upgrade their PS3 systems, although the following features will no longer be available;

* Ability to sign in to PlayStation Network and use network features that require signing in to PlayStation Network, such as online features of PS3 games and chat
* Playback of PS3 software titles or Blu-ray Disc videos that require PS3 system software version 3.21 or later
* Playback of copyright-protected videos that are stored on a media server (when DTCP-IP is enabled under Settings)
* Use of new features and improvements that are available on PS3 system software 3.21 or later

For those PS3 users who are currently using the ?Other OS? feature but choose to install the system software update, to avoid data loss they first need to back-up any data stored within the hard drive partition used by the ?Other OS,? as they will not be able to access that data following the update.

Additional information about PS3 firmware updates, including v3.21 (once it becomes available), can be found here:
http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/index.htm

PS3 owners who have further questions should contact Consumer Services:
http://us.playstation.com/support/ask/
800-345-7669 (800-345-SONY)

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Originally posted by SDF_GR:

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so bloody stupid.....

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Everyone can send a Thanks to GeoHolt or what ever his name is.

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Originally posted by KillerBug:

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Anyone else had troubles with that download? My av software says it is a trojan.

Nevermind, only Eset seems to think it is bad.

Still a big PITA just to keep the features that were listed on the box that the system came in.

Oh, and does this firmware update even do anything? I've been looking around, and it seems that all it does is to remove the OtherOS support and the network speed test tool...it does not seem to add anything, and it does not seem to fix any problems!

BTW...I had been waiting for the PSPhone to come out, but after this crap, I decided to get a droid...no point buying from sony anymore; Sony will end up disabling calling on the PSPhone as a "security measure".

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Originally posted by qintoobli:

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That lg5 tool thing is good but i find psn disconnects at random times (usually playing a game even if its not specifically multiplayer)

I found if you ran your own dns (which i cant be bothered to) or change your ps3 dns to 67.202.81.137
this saves you running your pc at the same time as your ps3

the only drawback reported is you cant use your head set online
but in my case its better then being disconnected half way through a match or not being able to connect to psn

Source:
http://rvlution.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=123

EDIT: Pathetic speeling errors ;)

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Originally posted by KillerBug:

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I think my console might end up on ebay...I have not even touched the thing since this was announced. I might have to setup the proxy so I can play my games for now...but I don't think I will be buying anything with the word "Sony" on it anymore...and that includes the games themselves. Too bad...I was looking forward to GTALCS and GT5.

Thank you sony...I was on the verge of being a fanboy...no more worries about that...now I just have one issue...where to game?

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Originally posted by pcrazy99:

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Originally posted by qintoobli:

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That lg5 tool thing is good but i find psn disconnects at random times (usually ...
(blah blah me)

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I changed the DNS and I use a P21 headset. No disconnections and my headset works fine.

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Originally posted by qintoobli:

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i might go back to my atari zx spectrum.

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