Beginning late last year, after Hotz placed the PS3 root key on the internet, this lawsuit between Hotz and Sony has been one that gamers were watching very carefully. While its implications might never have reached your casual gamer, it was a big deal for those who like to use their console for “extracurricular” activities.
Along the way, both sides battled for the upper hand, but neither party wanted this trial to drag out. Sony still had plenty of other problems spring up after Hotz’s hack, but none held a candle to Hotz’s personality and his unwillingness to acquiesce. What finally turned the tides we cannot say, but it’s hard to imagine that Hotz was able to gain anything close to his original demands from Sony.
Though the details of the settlement are unknown, Sony did have this to say about the lawsuit and about Hotz:
Now, with several updates that have increased the PS3’s security, Sony can look towards the future of their console. As hackers will always pine for the days of Linux use and other OpenOS possibilities, Sony should still remain vigilant and always willing to adapt.
As for Hotz, we highly doubt this is the last we will hear of the noted iPhone jailbreaker. Perhaps we might see his return in a more legitimate capacity, maybe as a security consultant for a software or hardware developer. As long as he stays out of Sony’s hair and within the confines of the law, he might be able to turn his hacking skills into a successful career.
Do you think this is the last we will hear of George Hotz? What do you hope Sony has learned from this Hotz’s hack and the resulting lawsuit?
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Source: PlayStation Blog
