Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
> ____/ John Bailo, Texeme.Construct on Tuesday 07 August 2007 23:48 : \____
>
>> I think this means it will use the Linux of PS3
>>
>>
> http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/04/unreal-tournament-3-for-ps3-to-bring-keyboard-and-mouse-support/
>>
>> "Sure, you can already mouse around on your Linux-booting or web-
>> browsing PS3 system to your heart's content, but Epic wanted to level
>> the FPS playing field just a bit, and is bringing keyboard and mouse
>> support to its PS3 version of Unreal Tournament 3. Epic VP Mark Rein
>> was concerned that having multiple control methods would give some
>> players an unfair advantage, but apparently those problems have been
>> worked out. In addition to bringing a potential end to those endless
>> mouse vs. dual stick debates (unlikely), this also might mean we'll be
>> seeing some PC-to-PS3 compatibility for online play, for the ultimate
>> test of fanboy forum smack."
>
> it's evolving to become a 499$ (some say the price will drop before Xmas) PC
> with enough capacity to serve as a supercomputer. If only Sony made all the
> capacity available to Linux and other non-homebrew O/Ses...
>
> Maybe one day they will. At present, they deliberate hold it back. There's also
> something to be said about ease of installation (or presinatllation, which is
> free) of Linux, which Sony let's Terra Soft handle. It raises the price and
> slows down delivery, which it shouldn't.
>
I hate to say it... ah, no, I don't.... "Told you so!" :-)
PS3 will be successful, I'm sure.
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