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

[Henk-Jan <sm...@wa...>]

Hi Jack,

thanks for taking the time to respond.. a few notes :


>I am using the XBMC with the mythtv script instead of my original plan, 
>which was to run linux on my xbox. I am very happy with XBMC, not only 
>because it was so easy to get set up, but also because it is VERY well 
>done. I've worked with many commercial products that don't even compare. 
>Here's how I did it:
>
> 1. I wasn't able to get a USB flashdrive that worked, so I purchased a 
> memory card and sent it off to get the exploits put on it.
> 2. Bought a copy of Splinter Cell.
> 3. Started Xbox Live, so I could get the dashboard update.

Necessary for what if I may ask ? You have considered the fact that my Xbox 
is version 1.6 ? Is this a MS update necessary before the XBMC installation 
?

> 4. Ran the Spinter Cell exploit, backed up my rom files, and installed the 
> dashboard. I don't remember which one.
> 5. Hooked up the Xbox to my network and started it up. With the IP address 
> I copied the backup files and the contents of the C and E drives to my 
> windows machine.

Nothing between 4 and 5 ? How to getthe IP ?

> 6. Download a copy of XBoxHDM 1.9 and follow the readme on how to use it 
> to make a boot CD to make the new hard drive work.
> 7. After locking the new hard drive and putting it into the Xbox, boot it 
> up and get the IP address.

Prior to 7 I guess the old drive in the Xbox needs to get unlocked, and the 
necessary codes obtained to lock the new drive ? Which FAT system is going 
to be used on the new drive ? Can I leave files on the drive or will they be 
lost ? (was going to have it loaded with MP3's and then migrate)

> 8. Copy all the contents of the XBMC directory to the Dashboard directory 
> on the E drive.
> 9. Reboot and enjoy.
> I wrote this from memory, but I really don't think I missed any steps.

:) See what a second digging brings out ..


cheers,
Henk-Jan