[ydl-gen] Response of Fixstars to end of ps3 otheros

Kai Staats kstaats at us.fixstars.com
Sun Aug 30 13:48:39 MDT 2009


> Sorry, I tried posting to the list before, not sure if this will make it so
> I am mailing you directly as well. You can post this to the list if you
> want.
>
> Why don't you offer to take over the development of the bootloader?
>
> I personally want to see the PS3 continue as a viable and affordable cell
> development/deployment platform, there really isn't anything else
> available. Sony would benefit from open sourcing the bootloader if
> necessary, all the PS3 sales they can get won't hurt.

The GameOS must allow for (enable) the bootloader option in order to pass 
control from GameOS to the bootloader. There is no way, that I am aware of, 
to invoke the bootloader without GameOS presenting an option to recognize and 
install the bootloader, thus the barrier.

kai


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