PS3 has been hacked, Sony are removing the OtherOS feature

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

The hack: http://geohotps3.blogspot.com/ allows attacks into the hypervisor from under the "Other OS" feature, which allows fat PS3s to boot Linux.

The new firmware: http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/03/2 ... om-the-PS3

GazChap · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:53

Makes no odds to me as I'm on a slim PS3 anyway, but it's nice to see that Sony are continuing their tradition of removing all of the functionality from their consoles.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49237

Aren't people quite keen on being able to boot Linux on their PS3s?

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:56

Yes indeed. They are also quite keen on continuing to play the PSN games they've paid for. Now they have to make a choice

JohnCoffey · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:59

GazChap wrote:

Makes no odds to me as I'm on a slim PS3 anyway, but it's nice to see that Sony are continuing their tradition of removing all of the functionality from their consoles.

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11858

Sorry, can't read link @ work; what is the 'hyperviser'? And what does it do/can I do if I hack a PS3?

BikNorton · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 10131

It prevents* non-signed code (ie Linux and anything running on it) getting access to the really good bits of the hardware, like the GPU.

* Prevented.

Derek The Halls · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3742

Let's see what they can do with regard to firmware hacks then to provide unofficial firmware..

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