OtherOS
OtherOS was a feature available in early versions of the PlayStation 3 video game console that allowed other operating systems, such as Linux or FreeBSD, to be installed on the system. This feature was made unavailable in newer models and removed from the oldest ones through a firmware update by Sony.
The "Other OS" feature is disabled by firmware version 3.21 but still runs on older consoles that have firmware 3.15 or lower. A class action lawsuit has been filed against Sony for those who wish to pursue legal remedies (see PlayStation 3 system software). The class action lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge, stating: "As a legal matter, [..] plaintiffs have failed to allege facts or articulate a theory on which Sony may be held liable."
Any Linux operating system had access to 6 of the 7 Synergistic Processing Elements; Sony implemented a hypervisor restricting access from the RSX. IBM provided an introduction to programming parallel applications on the PlayStation 3.
History
Since 2000, Sony has used the fact that the PlayStation 2 can run Linux in its marketing. They promoted the release of the PS2 Linux Kit, which included a Linux-based operating system, a USB keyboard and mouse, a VGA adapter, a PlayStation 2 Ethernet network adapter, and a 40 GB hard disk drive (HDD).
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Lighthouse
by: OtherwiseTrapped behind this tangled steel, at a loss for words,
I don't know how I really feel, did I get what I deserved?
A second chance or a second curse, I struggle to decide.
The ambulance outran the hearse, you sure you wanna ride?
There's something about the way you move,
That I can't explain.
There's something about the light in you,
And it takes away the pain.
The metal tears into my flesh, and poisons me inside,
But I won't be silenced like the rest, I'll never let this die.
'Cause broken bones can't break my soul, or take away my pride.
I'm gonna steal your precious heart of gold,
I want you by my side.
There's something about the way you move,
That I can't explain.
There's something about the light in you,
And it takes away the pain.
Bring me your light!
Bring me your light!
Light! Light!
There's something about the way you move,
That I can't explain.
There's something about the light in you,
And it takes away the pain.
It takes away the pain.
You take away the pain.