New GameCube Network Loader Runs Homebrew Games

An anonymous reader submits: "Cube Hacker is reporting that a new network loader has been released which allows you to execute retail code by exploiting a known bug in Sega's online game, Phantasy Star Online. Obviously piracy is not condoned but this certainly opens the door for future home-brew development! Linux on GameCube anyone?" Update: 10/13 23:33 GMT by S : Previous update removed, due to it only referencing retail titles.

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Re:Not explained well...

[t0ny]

Dont worry, asking for clarification is something that is almost necessary.

Anyway, I have a question about one of the statements made-

Obviously piracy is not condoned but this certainly opens the door for future home-brew development! Linux on GameCube anyone?

So, you are cheering the circumvention of anti-piracy protection by *claiming* you want to spread Linux to the gamecube. Seems like one of those "wink wink nudge nudge" statement I make about *trying* games out on my GBA emulator.

That attitude is exactly why so many legitimate and possibly interesting projects are getting attacked- claiming to support freedom when what you really like is theft and lawlessness.

I dont see that 'hacking' the GameCube is going to help anybody except for people wanting to pirate GC games. Homebrew projects? Dont make me laugh.