Ansatsu
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Though is is already known that the PlayStation 3 will be compatible with the Linux operating system, news has emerged by way of Sony's Izumi Kawanishi that the company may be taking a completely different tack toward homebrew applications with its upcoming console than with its current handheld system, the PSP.
Speaking to Japanese game site Impress Watch (and translated via GameSetWatch), Kawanishi revealed that "Linux" will not just be an anti-Microsoft buzzword for the PS3, but will have actual meaning for user-created content in the coming generation.
"Because we have plans for having Linux on board [the PS3]," Kawanishi said. "We also recognize Linux programming activities... Other than game studios tied to official developer licenses, we'd like to see various individuals participate in content creation for the PS3."
The money that licensees shell out for SDK support and middleware solutions may be sorely missed for the powerful-yet-complex hardware of the PS3 platform... Sony is happy to let indie developers frolic in their playground, but the toys will cost you.
"When a game studio enacts development on a PS3 by entering a license contract, SDK libraries... will be presented, and various technical support given," admonishes Kawanishi. "In contrast, when using Linux World on the PS3... support will fall to the lowest level required, and you must solve and work on things by yourselves."
This is understandable considring the need for Sony to maintain the value of its software licensing program, although one is left to wonder exactly how much can truly be done on the platform when flying solo.
On the other hand, the homebrew community for the PSP has been quite active (and resourceful) considering the company's attempts to quash indie development on that system, so it's impossible to know until the community starts tinkering sometime after launch later this year.
Excelente noticia mesmo, isto vai dar outras asas á PS3, além disso mtas mais pessoas vão começar a fazer programas para Linux.
A cereja em cima do bolo, só mm a noticia da google juntar-se á Sony na PS3, para servidores etc etc De reparar que no ano passado, a Google foi a empresa com maiores lucros no mundo, logo á frente da microsoft, andam em guerra esta duas, por isso não me espantava nada k se juntasse. Aliás, já têm um acordo devido á PSP.