[Xbox-linux-hacking] Re: MTBF of an XBOX

[Jerry M. <mcb...@co...>]

Steve Yalovitser wrote:

> Folks,
> 
> This may not be the right area to ask the question, but as its hardware
> oriented, here goes...
> 
> I've been running Ps2 w/Linux for many days (40)straight and after a while
> I've started manifesting problems w/DVD as well as the HD due to
> overheating/fan issues.
> 
> Has anyone run the XBOX as a "server" 24/7 for a long period of time, and
> experienced any heat related issues? Or other failure issues you wouldnt
> find in a typical intel server?
> 

My first xbox has been running 24/7 for about two weeks now, the second one
for just a few days. Although they seem to run warm, perhaps a bit more
than your average pc, they seem to handle it quite well.

My intention is to build a small cluster attached to my home lan for heavy
compile sessions via distcc and ccache on gentoo. So far, with the addition
of the second xbox, things are really going faster...

I just wish there was an easy way to upgrade the memory and processor
without breaking out the solder iron...


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