'Other OS' feature unofficially comes back to PS3
In a twist of irony, hackers have managed to restore the 'Install Other OS' feature to the PS3.
It's ironic because the whole reason Sony took out the feature was to prevent hackers from tampering with the PS3's security. That was about one year ago, and it caused quite an uproar, even among PS3 owners who never used the functionality.
For many, it just didn't sit well with them that Sony could remotely remove a built-in PS3 feature and require anyone who wanted to use the console's online features to install the downgrade. Sony has faced its share of legal trouble over the controversial decision to remove the feature. A class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of consumers who purchased a PS3 for that purpose. Additionally, some research and government facilities that used the 'Other OS' feature to tap into the PS3's superior power are no longer able to swap out their systems for newer models.
