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In 2008 I bought a Sony PS3 for entertainment and, specifically, to run Linux using the "OtherOS" feature. Within a couple years Sony sneakily pushed an update to remove this functionality. 10
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PS3's "ability to install OS such as Linux" The amount of reparation relating to deletion has increased to about 5600 yen per person - GIGAZINE
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