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

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

Henk-Jan wrote:
>> 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 
> ?
>   
He's just listing what he did. You won't need it as I think you'll 
already have the newest dashboard. You can doublecheck by going to the 
MS dashboard and checking the system menu though. I have kernel 4034 and 
MS dashboard 5960. My exploit loads UnleashX dashboard when the xbox boots.
> 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 ?
>   
The exploit/installer & dashboard will include an ftp server operating 
in the background. Check their ftp settings once it's installed. Ftp is 
the easiest way to get software to the xbox once the new dashboard is 
installed.
>> 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)
>   
Xboxes use FatX which can't normally be read by windows and xbox drives 
have no traditional msdos partition table and copying the xbox data over 
will wipe the msdos table. You'll need to find a temporary home for 
those files.
>> 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
>