Earlier on it was reported that hackers had released the first custom PS3 firmware.
Tools from ‘KaKaRoTo’ allowed users to create their own firmware using Linux and some coding knowledge, but it didn’t appear to be that useful, with KaKaRoTo saying “this custom firmware is really meant for future homebrew installation”, and “will not allow piracy.”
The custom firmware does seem to have a side effect or two, though, with a post over on NeoGAF claiming that the user’s Trophies have gone and would not reappear, the save data has gone, along with the data utilities – “Pretty much everything under the ‘Game’ category”.
Ouch.
Source: NeoGAF
Pete_UK
I’m all for being against piracy, but some of the comments here I feel go too far. It’s possible to be anti-piracy but pro-homebrew; your issue is with the retards who will create versions and market them specifically for playing pirated software. For homebrew this could potentially be amazing – I’m thinking back to the days of Net Yaroze here – and could open up a new avenue of open-source software development. I personally will be repairing my PS3 phat for the homebrew scene, and using my slim for general use while continuing to buy games.