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Use Xbox Controller on Mac OS X

Posted by pudge on from the makes-it-easier-to-shoot-down-trolls dept.

JoeXboxer writes "I'm not sure why anyone would want to, but there's an open source driver to allow you to use your Xbox game controller on Mac OS X. In related news, McDonald's announced new Xbox-sized combos that will stretch America's bladders to the limit. One of these stories is a joke. It's hard to guess which one."

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  1. Re:not sure why anyone would want to?! by roka · · Score: 1, Troll

    For me the success of a console depends on how I can sit in front of it and watch movies or have my keyboard attached to it and get rid of that bloody controller-thingie.
    But I guess you were not talking of nerdy /. readers ;)

  2. Dear Apple by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    Dear Apple,

    I am a homosexual. I bought an Apple computer because of its well earned reputation for being "the" gay computer. Since I have become an Apple owner, I have been exposed to a whole new world of gay friends. It is really a pleasure to meet and compute with other homos such as myself. I plan on using my new Apple computer as a way to entice and recruit young schoolboys into the homosexual lifestyle; it would be so helpful if you could produce more software which would appeal to young boys. Thanks in advance.

    with much gayness,

    Father Randy "Pudge" O'Day, S.J.

    1. Re:Dear Apple by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      Or as if he was a perl script launched hourly.

      This is the world of computers. You learn not to respect "commitment" after you learn about crontab.

  3. ok, admit it.. by roka · · Score: 0, Troll

    so who of you fell for that ridiculous Mac OS X oss drivers story?
    Anyways, I'm off carryin' some burgers.

  4. Dear Father O'Day by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    Dear Father O'Day:

    Thanks for your letter. Being Catholic myself, I know exactly what you're talking about! It has always been our plan here at Apple Computer Inc to revolutionize personal computing with our high-quality and highly gay products.

    I'm happy to answer your letter by letting you know that YES we will be releasing an entire hLife ("homo-life") software line. You'll be able to recognize it in stores by the small stylized logo depicting a large cock entering a tight anus with an Apple logo on it. ("Suddenly it all comes together" indeed!).

    Anyway, I hope you and other members of our community will join us on our mission, and purchase the exciting new hLife boxed set. Only the boxed set comes with translucent cock rings!

    Sincerely,

    Harry Rodman
    Vice-president
    Homosexual Liaison Services
    Apple Computer, Inc.

    1. Re:Dear Father O'Day by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      Your life, like your mod score, must be one big negative void.

    2. Re:Dear Father O'Day by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      or he could be a script. do you think 1,000 people were needed for the clit troll army ?

  5. Won't help declining market share by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Gimmicks like this Xbox hack won't affect Apple market share one way or the other. When Apple understands most people won't buy outdated hardware at a premium price, they'll have a chance to reach maybe 5% again. If Apple splits and the software division competes with Windows on x86 hardware or, even better, outsmarts everyone and releases a 64-bit OS to run AMD's new CPU's.. they could make a splash in the market and become more than a niche player. Until then, they're 2% from having a yard sale.

  6. Re:REAL mac users by Bastian · · Score: -1, Troll

    I'd be surprised if you could even fit an xbox in your car. I know I can't.