Sony PlayStation 3 to have fully-functional Linux
After speculation as to whether or not you would have to purchase Linux, it would be included with the system, or it would not be available at all, Sony has announced that the Linux Operating System will be included with the PlayStation 3. A fully-functional Linux on the PlayStation 3 not only makes the PS3 even that more enticing to buy, but it opens a vast playground for all the programmers that will purchase the gaming console.
Having Linux on the Sony PlayStation 3 will also mean that the console will support almost all USB devices. With the addition of Linux and the support of the USB devices Sony is apparently loosening its chain on homebrew developers, unlike their attitude on the PSP on which with every new version of the firmware they make the life of the homebrew community even more difficult.