PS3 "Other OS" Removal May Violate Norwegian Law

[Danpascooch]

Hey, Go Norway! The removal of otheros was a load of bollocks as far as I'm concerned. We need to demand the right to access our legally bought hardware.

But you're just licensing it, much like you license your body parts from your parents, and your air from the government of whatever country you're in.

Last year, my mum told me that due to whatever reason she didn't explain, I could no longer use my legs as I have become accustomed. Now, its much harder to walk and I can't run. It's a real drag, in fact one of my legs does in fact drag now. I wish I'd read the EULA before I was born, sadly, I couldn't read then, and when I finally learnt to read, I discovered that I'd already signed the EULA just by living and being born. Apparently, the EULA was available beforehand, if I'd asked for it.

Word to the wise.

It's your own fault, you should know to always ask for EULAs that you didn't know existed before accidentally agreeing to them by blowing your nose or some shit.

I made a mint last year when I went to this guy and said, 'hey buddy, we've got a contract in which you owe me 20,000 bucks". And he was shocked, until I explained that he'd signed simply by not signing it. The contract stipulates that unless refusal is given formally, the contact is considered in effect. Once he understood, he paid quite happily.

Don't tell me the last word of your post, I skipped it in hope that it would nullify any contracts I might inadvertently sign by reading the post in its entirety.

 

[UberNoodle]

Hey, Go Norway! The removal of otheros was a load of bollocks as far as I'm concerned. We need to demand the right to access our legally bought hardware.

But you're just licensing it, much like you license your body parts from your parents, and your air from the government of whatever country you're in.

Last year, my mum told me that due to whatever reason she didn't explain, I could no longer use my legs as I have become accustomed. Now, its much harder to walk and I can't run. It's a real drag, in fact one of my legs does in fact drag now. I wish I'd read the EULA before I was born, sadly, I couldn't read then, and when I finally learnt to read, I discovered that I'd already signed the EULA just by living and being born. Apparently, the EULA was available beforehand, if I'd asked for it.

Word to the wise.

It's your own fault, you should know to always ask for EULAs that you didn't know existed before accidentally agreeing to them by blowing your nose or some shit.

I made a mint last year when I went to this guy and said, 'hey buddy, we've got a contract in which you owe me 20,000 bucks". And he was shocked, until I explained that he'd signed simply by not signing it. The contract stipulates that unless refusal is given formally, the contact is considered in effect. Once he understood, he paid quite happily.

Don't tell me the last word of your post, I skipped it in hope that it would nullify any contracts I might inadvertently sign by reading the post in its entirety.

LOL! Luckily the contract is considered signed just by you acknowledging that there is a 'final word'! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

 

[LiudvikasT]

Can someone enlighten me as to what benefit there is to putting another OS on your PS3? Is there some advantage over say just having a desktop/laptop computer? Or are people just bitching because Sony removed the feature to prevent piracy and they can't get free games. (serious question)

For one, laptop/desktop costs money.

 

[gphjr14]

Can someone enlighten me as to what benefit there is to putting another OS on your PS3? Is there some advantage over say just having a desktop/laptop computer? Or are people just bitching because Sony removed the feature to prevent piracy and they can't get free games. (serious question)

For one, laptop/desktop costs money.

So does the PS3. My desktop may cost more than a PS3 but my laptop doesn't.

The feature would probably still be available if people didn't keep try to hack the PS3 for free games. So people should be more upset with those individuals who forced Sony's hand.

 

[LiudvikasT]

Can someone enlighten me as to what benefit there is to putting another OS on your PS3? Is there some advantage over say just having a desktop/laptop computer? Or are people just bitching because Sony removed the feature to prevent piracy and they can't get free games. (serious question)

For one, laptop/desktop costs money.

So does the PS3. My desktop may cost more than a PS3 but my laptop doesn't.

The feature would probably still be available if people didn't keep try to hack the PS3 for free games. So people should be more upset with those individuals who forced Sony's hand.

Even if you get it cheaper, if you already got PS3 you don't need to pay any money at all.
Forced Sony's hand? Don't be ridiculous.
1. People will still hack it, there's no way around it.
2. It doesn't give sony right to screw with the owners of PS3.

It be like making all the cars drive no faster than 10km/h, because some drive over speed limit.

 

[gphjr14]

Can someone enlighten me as to what benefit there is to putting another OS on your PS3? Is there some advantage over say just having a desktop/laptop computer? Or are people just bitching because Sony removed the feature to prevent piracy and they can't get free games. (serious question)

For one, laptop/desktop costs money.

So does the PS3. My desktop may cost more than a PS3 but my laptop doesn't.

The feature would probably still be available if people didn't keep try to hack the PS3 for free games. So people should be more upset with those individuals who forced Sony's hand.

Even if you get it cheaper, if you already got PS3 you don't need to pay any money at all.
Forced Sony's hand? Don't be ridiculous.
1. People will still hack it, there's no way around it.
2. It doesn't give sony right to screw with the owners of PS3.

It be like making all the cars drive no faster than 10km/h, because some drive over speed limit.

Its not ridiculous for a company to close off an avenue for piracy so long as the core function (a gaming console) remains intact.

People may still hack it but that doesn't mean Sony's going to give up securing their product.

If Sony made this change with out your consent it'd be one thing but they gave you the option when you agreed to download the update. Its sucks people bought a gaming console instead of a computer, but as long as it plays games and blu-rays I could care less about the OS.

 

[LiudvikasT]

Can someone enlighten me as to what benefit there is to putting another OS on your PS3? Is there some advantage over say just having a desktop/laptop computer? Or are people just bitching because Sony removed the feature to prevent piracy and they can't get free games. (serious question)

For one, laptop/desktop costs money.

So does the PS3. My desktop may cost more than a PS3 but my laptop doesn't.

The feature would probably still be available if people didn't keep try to hack the PS3 for free games. So people should be more upset with those individuals who forced Sony's hand.

Even if you get it cheaper, if you already got PS3 you don't need to pay any money at all.
Forced Sony's hand? Don't be ridiculous.
1. People will still hack it, there's no way around it.
2. It doesn't give sony right to screw with the owners of PS3.

It be like making all the cars drive no faster than 10km/h, because some drive over speed limit.

Its not ridiculous for a company to close off an avenue for piracy so long as the core function (a gaming console) remains intact.

People may still hack it but that doesn't mean Sony's going to give up securing their product.

If Sony made this change with out your consent it'd be one thing but they gave you the option when you agreed to download the update. Its sucks people bought a gaming console instead of a computer, but as long as it plays games and blu-rays I could care less about the OS.

They made this change without owners consent. If one of the options punishes the owner, then it isn't really a choice, is it?