I'm sure this is a simply a rumor; Sony have made possibly made much more money thorugh hardware than software. Where would they be without a Sony DVD player, a Sony TV, a Sony Walkman, Sony mobile phones, memory sticks, batteries, laptops, etc. The list goes on.

I also voted this news for the Homepage. Why? Because I think that although this may only be speculation, he or she has every right to let other members know what's happening.

Sure, I'd change the thread around a bit. The title could be a question, instead of a statement. This would clearly indicate speculatory news, and add a little attractivness to the thread as a whole. Eg, 'Is Sony ducking out of the hardware business?'.
I would also be sure to introduce the news itself before cracking on with a quote from the source. Something like 'In the latest series of rumors concerning the hardware and software producer Sony, it seems as though a rethink of the company's attitude toward it's products could be on it's way'.

None-the-less, a rumor is still news, and if someone decides to let others in on it, I think they should be welcome to.
That's just my opinion.

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