Sony: PS2 back compat not returning to PS3 (ever)

Joystiq.com writes:

"If you’ve been furiously mashing the refresh key on your Joystiq machine (also known as a computer), waiting for Sony to finally announce that the PS3 Slim will reintroduce PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility, we’ve got some sad news for you. Forget that silly patent that filled you with base, vile hope. The dream is dead."