Re: [Xbox-linux-user] newbie getting buried in info : XBMC

[Darren W. <chi...@ch...>]

Henk-Jan wrote:
> Hi Darren,
>
> I've read a lot more, but still am concerned about having a 2005 version 1.6 
> Xbox, and e.g.
>   
Don't be. I've softmodded a 1.6 xbox in the past and unmodded it too.
> http://www.xbox-linux.org/wiki/FAQ#Why_Linux.3F_Why_not_Windows.3F
> will tell you no softmodding can be done. Don't want to realize halfway thru 
> that I have to reverse the whole thing and start looking around for a chip. 
> I thought you may have a suggestion ?
>   
The data there is old. There is no LEGAL way to softmod a 1.6 xbox is 
the exploits need to contain some of microsofts copyrighted code). Also 
softmodding is VERY quick and uncomplicated once you've copied the right 
savegames over. Ndure and UXE exploits work *brilliantly* on 1.6 boxes.
> Also, 320 Gb should not be a problem, should it ? (using Linux, or XBMC, see 
> also following question)
>   
No.
> By the way, Linux can be put on such a system, or XBMC. I XBMC an app 
> running from within Linux, or is this a standalone running thing which 
> eliminates the option of having Linux on the Xbox ?
>   
The exploit will install a new dashboard which will load when you reboot 
without a disc in. The dashboard can then do other stuff (play music, 
load emulators, linux, XBMC, xbox games from hd, other dashboards etc). 
Most homebrew apps also have an option to exit to the dashboard. Linux 
on a chipped box can *if you so wish* take over the entire hd but it is 
in no way necessary and on a softmodded box is not recommended.