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Taking Aim At The Mod Squads

Posted by timothy on from the put-the-screwdriver-down dept.

Cutriss writes "CNN's usually dry and uninspired reporting was interrupted today by this interesting and rather well-informed piece by Eric Hellweg from the Technical Investor section. It compares and contrasts efforts from various companies in squashing/supporting the hobbyist community. It's rather well-timed, considering recent events."

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  1. You gotta stop the hobbyists... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Someone must stop those gosh dang hobbyists. First they're modding dreamcasts, and next thing you know they're stealing cars and seducing virgins!

    1. Re:You gotta stop the hobbyists... by RealAlaskan · · Score: 5, Funny
      ... next thing you know they're stealing cars and seducing virgins!

      These are computer hobbyists! The virgins, at least, are safe.

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  2. Re:question by Istealmymusic · · Score: 5, Funny

    No, you must use your XBox illegally after the modification has taken place. If one was to destroy an XBox and the broken peaces as catlitter, for example, you've illegally modified Microsoft products and will be facing a jail sentence.

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