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Sony's "Other OS" Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed

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by Bryan Vore on December 12, 2011 at 06:49 PM

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A PlayStation 3 update in April 2010 removed the ability to load other operating systems like Linux on the system. Shortly thereafter, California's Anthony Ventura filed a class action lawsuit against Sony citing breach of contract among other claims. In September of that year, Sony filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit and after all this time the company got its wish.

U.S. District judge Richard Seeborg dismissed all of the counts except one, a Computer Fraud and Abuse Act claim that wasn't sufficiently presented.

"As a matter of providing customer satisfaction and building loyalty, it may have been questionable," Seeborg writes in his ruling. "As a legal matter, however, plaintiffs have failed to allege facts or to articulate a theory on which Sony may be held liable."

Looks like Linux and PS3 fans will have to give up hope that these two things will team up again (officially, anyway).

[via Gamasutra]

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by choco bacon Monday, December 12, 2011 at 06:55 PM

Blah... Sony needs to allow customers to do as they please!
I mean, if it means preventing a mass of pirating of games, that's alright. But if it's modifying a console with linux I don't think that's hurting anyone.
by Mist Monday, December 12, 2011 at 06:56 PM

Meh.
by Wacko Monday, December 12, 2011 at 06:59 PM

We paid for the hardware let us use it as we please!
by Spyro Conspiracy Theorist Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:04 PM

Well, it's not as if this will stop people from putting Linux on the ps3. Just make it slightly more difficult... good for those that do, though, looks like an awesome of use of the ps3!
by Skai76 Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:06 PM

its not like it really matters ya know. It only affects a small percentage of ps3 owners and it adds an unneccesary cost to the systems manufacturing. Now i am all for linux but thats why my pc has a dual boot.
by EseBones Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:09 PM

wat does linux do on ps3 ? but good to hear fools not getn sued again
by Zoidberg Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:10 PM

Honestly, it should be the consumers decision what he wants to do with what he purchased. If he uses the product for what it's not intended, it voids the warranty. That's how it's been since the beginning of home consoles, and that's how it should stay, online capability or not.
by Latrodectus Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:10 PM

and not even a single f*ck was given that day
by The guy who is meh Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:13 PM

Here is what I think: Sony shouldn't be suing GeoHotz for putting Linux on PS3 Anon shouldn't have hacked the PSN, causing grief towards thousands of gamers I am the best person ever.
by dustbusta Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:20 PM

"As a legal matter, however, plaintiffs have failed to allege facts or to articulate a theory on which Sony may be held liable."

In other words, the plaintiffs had no idea what they were doing and thought suing someone was a good idea because they heard it on TV and just wasted everyone's time.
by Ben Perrin Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:29 PM

I have to say I agree with this ruling. It is so silly that people moan that they can't install Linux on a PS3 when you can buy a PC so cheap. Face it, the Linux decision by Sony is all about making it harder to pirate games. If you think you have a right to pirate games then you are stupid. So in reality this whole "I bought the hardware so I should be able to do with it as I please" mentality is completely bogus.
by Noe Ramirez Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:32 PM

seems like sony always has a court case on it's hands. I could be wrong though
by Him Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:35 PM

This is why consoles will NEVER have the capabilities of a PC.
by Mitch Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:35 PM

Remember, read the Users Term and Agreement before u sue a company! Idiots
by Zebra3 Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:47 PM

I hope Sony's learned its lesson from all of this for its next console. Don't let anyone make any modifications ever. And if (when) people crack it, brick it up.
by Boyzby Monday, December 12, 2011 at 07:59 PM

And I'm fine with that decision.
by Rswithandrew Monday, December 12, 2011 at 08:16 PM

Wow its pretty sad that someone would be that upset if anything just dont use linxus
by Darkeon Monday, December 12, 2011 at 08:27 PM

need linux
by The_Spaz Monday, December 12, 2011 at 08:33 PM

Whatever... I am more concerned regarding the hardware specs and hope Sony learn't lesson in architecture. As long as I am able to play a 3rd party game without being put off with framrate drops and screen tearing I am good. Also I hope the price for the new gen consoles don't hike to another 20 bucks.
by Gray_Matter Monday, December 12, 2011 at 08:44 PM

Kudos to Sony for doing something different with the "other OS" option and negative kudos to the douchebags that took advantage of it.