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Microsoft vs. Modded Xboxes

Posted by michael on from the trusted-computing dept.

hikeran writes "The Register has an article about how Xbox live service is now apparently banning Xboxes that have been mod chipped. Basically it seems this is one of the many uses of those unique id's used in Microsoft's software. Next up bannings for using foul language on Xbox live service?? Be careful what you say.. you may be playing with an Xbox Live admin..."

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  1. It still works... by doofsmack · · Score: 5, Informative

    Just disable your mod chip before you use Live. Some people have been reporting that it works fine for them. Be careful though - if you forget to disable it before logging in, your box will be banned permanently.

  2. Re:Censorship by ninewands · · Score: 5, Informative
    Quoth the poster:
    Just because the first amedment says the gov't can't do it, doesn't mean that anyone else can.

    Look at THAT ... WRONG in ONE!

    A non-governmental entity can impose any restriction on speech that they want to at their private functions/on their private property/on their private gaming network ...

    Write this on the back of your hand so you don't lose it ... the Constitution ONLY restricts the power of the US Government and the governments of the several States ... it haqs NO power over private entities.

    BTW, IAAL
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    utter rubbish