Prior to Update 3.21, he worked as the lead maintainer of Linux for the PS3 game console, and also co-maintainer of the Petitboot bootloader for Linux. Mr. Levand joined Sony in 2000, and has worked on other Linux projects for Sony including the development of PS2-Linux, and the preparation of Linux kernels used in various Sony products including the Cybershot digital still camera and the Handycam video camcorder.