Xbox Hackers, Linux, the DMCA, And Modchips 343
HardcoreGamer writes "The New York Times has a long article on Xbox hacking, why Microsoft hates it, and who does it (Google). 'Xbox hackers are exploiting Microsoft's business model, which is to sell Xbox hardware at a loss...' but Microsoft doesn't make the money back on software -- as it planned to -- if you decide to load up Xbox Linux. Where else can you get a PIII-733 with graphics and audio for $180? The reporter talked to the IDSA; Andrew Huang, author of 'Hacking the Xbox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering'; a Manhattan exec who hacked his Xbox and said 'The reality is that if you could bypass Microsoft's operating system you would end up with a fairly powerful computer for less than $200;' and others. The article discusses the DMCA, modchips, the Xbox Linux Project and lots more. A good -- if long -- read. A shorter version of the story is at the International Herald Tribune. Best quote? 'Microsoft is a company passionate about innovation and creativity. We are also very committed to respect for others' intellectual property and we request the same respect applied to our innovations.'"
We're not hacking. (Score:5, Funny)
What about... (Score:2, Funny)
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Microsoft at it again. (Score:4, Funny)
My response to quote, "How long have you worked for Microsoft?"
Solution for Bill Gates (Score:1, Funny)
Respect for their innovations.. (Score:3, Funny)
Sheesh.
Re:Respect ? (Score:4, Funny)
The Next Great Moral Principle (Score:4, Funny)