Shallax, creator and leader of the xbox Gentoox linux project runs his website on a legally hacked xbox.
This is an option more people should really consider when shopping for a capable machine to run a dedicated server. The total cost of a first-rate modchip (like the Xenium or, better yet, the brand new Xecuter3) and an xbox bought on ebay could easily be under $200.
The xbox comes with an 8GB HDD, so, unless you'll host media, this is perfect. Why pay more for a bigger HDD if it'll never be used? The front xbox controller ports are standard USB 1.1 with different plugs, so it's very easy to fashion your own xbox linux keyboard and mouse.
As a very proud owner of an xbox, I'd recommend one to anyone.
Yeah. I'm too impatient to wait for their servers to be back online, so I'm asking anyway...
Do we ("we" as in just about everyone not mentioned in the article) get the benefit of a tutorial or perhaps a just few elaborate hints on how to do this ourselves?
If nothing explaining how to do this was/is ever written, there is absolutely no point in slashdotting this.
On the other hand, if a tutorial is available, I'd love to get started on it. It'd certainly make a great summer project and even a great gift to a fellow geek...
...not to mention the final product's value in kicks and giggles.
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Shallax, creator and leader of the xbox Gentoox linux project runs his website on a legally hacked xbox.
This is an option more people should really consider when shopping for a capable machine to run a dedicated server. The total cost of a first-rate modchip (like the Xenium or, better yet, the brand new Xecuter3) and an xbox bought on ebay could easily be under $200.
The xbox comes with an 8GB HDD, so, unless you'll host media, this is perfect. Why pay more for a bigger HDD if it'll never be used? The front xbox controller ports are standard USB 1.1 with different plugs, so it's very easy to fashion your own xbox linux keyboard and mouse.
As a very proud owner of an xbox, I'd recommend one to anyone.
The year is 2015...
Most household appliances and electronics are controlled with a common protocol via a common connection medium.
Demand is high for an easily configurable, low-cost, secure, highly adaptable software.
Linux revolution or geek fantasy?
Senator blacklisted......
C'mon guys, I don't see how this is "News for Nerds" OR "Stuff that matters."
Are we starting to treat politicians like E! Hollywood celebrities with our covering of their lives to the most insignificant facts?
Next week:
Maryland senator's lost dog found!
Yeah. I'm too impatient to wait for their servers to be back online, so I'm asking anyway...
...not to mention the final product's value in kicks and giggles.
Do we ("we" as in just about everyone not mentioned in the article) get the benefit of a tutorial or perhaps a just few elaborate hints on how to do this ourselves?
If nothing explaining how to do this was/is ever written, there is absolutely no point in slashdotting this.
On the other hand, if a tutorial is available, I'd love to get started on it. It'd certainly make a great summer project and even a great gift to a fellow geek...