PS4 hack: Fail0verflow demonstrate Linux and Steam running on Firmware 4.05
Everytime console hacking comes up I start to wonder how well a manufacturer would do if their next console was open. Would they see a decrease in legit purchases if the console was open for hacking and exploitation? I would think it would be a lot like the PC game market which as far as I can tell is still thriving today.<p>So assuming there is no economic impact, what is it that makes us want to lock down consoles (similarly cell phones) when we do not do the same to the personal computer we hold so dearly?  It is a fascinating story that I suspect is due to timing and when devices hit markets but curious what others think about this.