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Offline zabadoh

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Original Phat PS3 buyers eligible for US$65 for Other OS
« on: March 18, 2018, 04:57:17 pm »
Due to Sony claims of being able to run Linux via the "Other OS" function that was later patched out of the firmware, Sony was found liable for false claims.

https://www.polygon.com/linux/2018/3/18/17135994/playstation-3-otheros-settlement-lawsuit-linux
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Re: Original Phat PS3 buyers eligible for US$65 for Other OS
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2018, 05:20:49 pm »
Is this only for US consumers? The claim form has State on it and its a drop down.

Yeah, it is, typical.
« Last Edit: March 18, 2018, 05:23:02 pm by Claire. »