Sony agrees to pay millions to gamers to settle PS3 Linux debacle (ars technica)

Back in 2009, Sony removed the "install otherOS" option from its PS3 game consoles, removing the ability to installLinux on those machines. It then went after developers who figured out howto jailbreak the device. Ars technica reportsthat Sony has now settled a class-action lawsuit over those actions."Under the terms of the accord, which has not been approved bya California federal judge yet, gamers are eligible to receive $55 if theyused Linux on the console. The proposed settlement, which will be vetted bya judge next month, also provides $9 to each console owner that bought aPS3 based on Sony's claims about 'Other OS' functionality." Thelawyers, instead, get over $2 million.