Geohot Gives In, PS3 Remains Unpirated
But where's your Linux?
Published: 14:30, 14/07/2010 by Staff.
37January, you’ll remember, was batshit insane, and lead to some of the most commented on stories we’ve ever had on the site. Self-confessed iPhone hacker Geohot first claimed to have broken into the PS3, and then released something that didn’t really seem to do very much apart from get Sony’s technical boffins all hot and bothered.
Back and forth they went, until Sony took the unprecedented step of removing the option to run Linux on new firmwares, which many assume was directly linked to the hacking progress. The whole thing was summed up nicely here.
Well, now Geohot’s claiming to have retired from the hacking scene, saying “goodbye“, and although he’s clearly referring to iPhone development we’re assuming he’s also stepping back from trying to break into the PS3, too, bringing an end to speculation that a ‘custom firmware’ will appear for Sony’s console that would allow users to retain the newer firmware features and Linux.
Geohot yesterday claimed to have hacked the iPhone 4, but confirmed today that it was a ‘fake‘. Geohot’s blog is now invite only.
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14/07/2010 at 14:40
Member since: Aug 2008
Excellent. Can I have my Linux box back now Sony?!
14/07/2010 at 15:52
Member since: May 2009
Damn you! That was gonna be my comment!
But I love how stupid he is, despite being very clever. It’s his own blog, he can do with it what he wants. If he wants to keep it about technical things, then that’s what he should do. His own actions have the main factors in determining who follows him.
If people were harassing you, then you should have made your blog inv. only a long long time ago and/or not clamoured to get the limelight as much as you did.
Shame he hit every branch on the ugly tree on his way down…
15/07/2010 at 09:39
Member since: May 2010
Probably not…. He’s taken it away, and cant even finish the deal. So all thats achieved is that we have lost functionality we originally had. Thanks very much Geohot you T1T.
14/07/2010 at 14:42
Member since: Jul 2009
I’m assuming Geohot’s now consulting for Microsoft and Nintendo in an attempt to reduce piracy, yes?
14/07/2010 at 20:38
Member since: Apr 2010
He’d likely be hired in an instant.
14/07/2010 at 14:42
Member since: Aug 2009
whey!
14/07/2010 at 14:44
Member since: Dec 2008
curds?
14/07/2010 at 14:47
Member since: Aug 2008
^ WIN
14/07/2010 at 14:55
Member since: Jun 2010
little miss muffet will be chuffed.
14/07/2010 at 15:08
Member since: Jul 2009
Little Miss Muffcub, sat on her … no wait!
14/07/2010 at 15:03
Member since: Forever
“Batshit insane” I remember that but cant remember who said it that was hilarious, one more TSA meme to the collection of many
I know the corporations who own the devices he cracked must despise his actions, but everyone has to admit he is a smart fellow who could be put to good use if only he was pointed in the right direction.
14/07/2010 at 15:35
Member since: Feb 2009
Hes a genius that sadly doesnt use his talent for ‘good’. Its a shame to see a waste.
Good news that hes giving up on hacking the PS3.
14/07/2010 at 15:54
Member since: Aug 2008
So now hes not going to continue, any chance Sony fixing the issue now and reopening part of the device we paid for??
Id say…No chance! Still find it very poor on Sony’s front
14/07/2010 at 21:50
Member since: Aug 2009
Did everyone use linux? no Sony made a great choice to protect Playstation 3.
Just refer to the psp
14/07/2010 at 22:24
Member since: Aug 2008
Can of worms! Refer to the discussion linked in the article. All the points have been debated, best not drag them up again
14/07/2010 at 15:56
Member since: May 2009
Great… thanks for removing some of my ps3′s capability, then doing F*** ALL. He’s a goose…
14/07/2010 at 16:21
Member since: Forever
You mean you guys ARENT invited to read his blog? but You all handled the situation so well? you know the childish name calling and complete one-sided abuse that was on here…not invited… its ALMOST as if he doesn’t want guestbooks full of flaming comments from people who dont understand the blog they’re commenting on…
2 words render this article redundant “we’re assuming”. Do the math
Giving up on iphone hacking = its been done.
his other project was… “i’m assuming” PS3 custom firmware now a priority?
14/07/2010 at 19:49
Member since: Aug 2008
maths!
14/07/2010 at 20:42
Member since: Apr 2010
I guess people weren’t thrilled about Georgie bragging about hacking the PS3, causing Sony to (admittedly) overreact and remove a nice little feature. This guy is intelligent. Shame he’s also an attention starved child.
And that wasn’t math.
15/07/2010 at 08:46
Member since: Aug 2008
Did he brag about it? I got the impression he just posted his results on his blog (which all white hat hackers do when they find a security vulnerability) and the media just jumped all over it like it was the end of the world.
16/07/2010 at 08:45
Member since: Jul 2010
he bragged like a mf. seriously bragged. u see a pic of him if u jailbreak an iphone aswell. he’s a complete tool.
14/07/2010 at 20:51
Member since: Jan 1970
He should admit that he is not capable of hacking the PS3 system completely. What a loser.
14/07/2010 at 22:07
Member since: Jul 2009
Or the Iphone 4. Ouch.
15/07/2010 at 02:43
Member since: Jul 2009
“Don’t update your PS3! I will make a custom firmware!”
….
….
“I give up”
LMAO at anyone who believed his bullshit.