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Re:PS4 hack: Fail0verflow demonstrate Linux and Steam runnin... by kobeya on Sunday January 01, 2017 @03:16AM (#13295076)
Parts + assembly and logistics? Unclear. A unit cost more than the bill of materials.
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Re:PS4 hack: Fail0verflow demonstrate Linux and Steam runnin... by michaelmrose on Sunday January 01, 2017 @03:22AM (#13295092)
That really isn't an answer I'm pretty sure the answer is none.
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Re:PS4 hack: Fail0verflow demonstrate Linux and Steam runnin... by kobeya on Sunday January 01, 2017 @03:31AM (#13295109)
If Sony got an order for 200k PS4's, with a guarantee of no follow up game sales, do you think they will consider it worthwhile?
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Re:PS4 hack: Fail0verflow demonstrate Linux and Steam runnin... by michaelmrose on Sunday January 01, 2017 @04:06AM (#13295177)
Nonsense scenario. They aren't an optimal choice AND regardless of being open or not they needn't agree to fulfill such an order.
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