In the PS2 era I considering buying it and using the "linux kit" instead of buying a desktop. I was prepared for the differences in performance but then I knew that sony didn't release all the drivers or specs and graphic acceleration was not available. Just gave up the idea.
The PS3 could be used as a computer, this allowed sony to pay less taxes in the EU. Since it is such a closed platform the "install other OS" feature could be disable remotely by the vendor automatically and, I think, without any user intervention. When it became economically "better" for sony, they disable the feature.
These are good examples of the problems with such closed systems.
The PS3 could be used as a computer, this allowed sony to pay less taxes in the EU. Since it is such a closed platform the "install other OS" feature could be disable remotely by the vendor automatically and, I think, without any user intervention. When it became economically "better" for sony, they disable the feature.
These are good examples of the problems with such closed systems.