Here's my view on why XBox SHOULD enable Linux (competitive advantage) although I think MS will never go for it.
1. XBox is not a good Linux PC
Almost no-one will buy one JUST for Linux
2. The n1 console (Sony PS2) DOES have linux capability
OK, so it costs quite a bit and is pretty 'static'
3. When given the choice, the target audience WILL go for the added value
ie game console + 'living room PC' over just game console
NOT having Linux available on XBox is (for ME) a definite disadvantage. If I were to have to choose today, I'd go PS2. If, without messing with mod-chips, I could have linux on the XBox, I'd go XBox. (Of course if PS3 has a 'real' Linux capability, I'd wait for that depending on ETA) Main reason for wanting a Linux Game Console/DVD player is that a)my PC is in the den and b) PCs are to noisy, ugly and expensive to have another in the living room. Linux XBox would do nicely. I'm sure there are other people like me
Yeah, right.... and Al Capone was absolutely innocent of any involvment in organized crime. After all, he was only convicted for tax offences. So he is absolutely INNOCENT of mob related crimes since he was never proven guilty.
God bless old Al.
Me thinks you need to increase your medication
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1. XBox is not a good Linux PC
Almost no-one will buy one JUST for Linux
2. The n1 console (Sony PS2) DOES have linux capability
OK, so it costs quite a bit and is pretty 'static'
3. When given the choice, the target audience WILL go for the added value
ie game console + 'living room PC' over just game console
NOT having Linux available on XBox is (for ME) a definite disadvantage. If I were to have to choose today, I'd go PS2. If, without messing with mod-chips, I could have linux on the XBox, I'd go XBox. (Of course if PS3 has a 'real' Linux capability, I'd wait for that depending on ETA) Main reason for wanting a Linux Game Console/DVD player is that a)my PC is in the den and b) PCs are to noisy, ugly and expensive to have another in the living room. Linux XBox would do nicely. I'm sure there are other people like me
Yeah, right.... and Al Capone was absolutely innocent of any involvment in organized crime. After all, he was only convicted for tax offences. So he is absolutely INNOCENT of mob related crimes since he was never proven guilty. God bless old Al. Me thinks you need to increase your medication