Latest PlayStation 3 firmware v3.0 smells

The PlayStation 3, like the Xbox 360 and Wii, has the ability to upgrade it's firmware via the Internet. Version 3.0 has recently become available, and after having used the new XrossMediaBar OS, I have decided I prefer the old one! Here's why:

• I can no longer access the XMB while listening to music.
• All menu items, exept for the currently selected item, disappear after a couple of seconds (a strange and very annoying design feature)
• Selecting an item on the XMB often changes the background image, which can be annoying.
• Direct links to PlayStation Store items are everywhere!
• The games bar now defaults to the PlayStation Store, instead of the game that is in the Blu-ray drive.
• The cool PS3 chime no longer plays when a game has been started.
• The new friends list looks ugly.
• The game 'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' now has freezing problems. Possibly other games also.

Hopefully the next update will be less aggresive with it's downgrades.