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M$ XBox Mod-Chip Crakdown

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rtgwbmsr:
"n another crackdown of sorts, Microsoft may use its Xbox Live online gaming service to target "mod chips"--chips that modify the Xbox console so it can run copied game discs and unlicensed software. The user agreement and privacy notice included with the first Xbox Live kits sent to beta testers specify that Microsoft reserves the right to revoke Xbox Live privileges for anyone with a hacked Xbox and to scan consoles on the network to enforce its rights.

Microsoft has said it will take legal action against those who make modifications that infringe on its intellectual property. A company representative did not provide details on how the license provisions might be applied, saying only, "The language in the Xbox Live user agreement leaves the door open in order for us to protect the security of our platform."


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rtgwbmsr:

quote:Originally posted by The_Muffin_Man/B0b:
"n another crackdown of sorts, Microsoft may use its Xbox Live online gaming service to target "mod chips"--chips that modify the Xbox console so it can run copied game discs and unlicensed software. The user agreement and privacy notice included with the first Xbox Live kits sent to beta testers specify that Microsoft reserves the right to revoke Xbox Live privileges for anyone with a hacked Xbox and to scan consoles on the network to enforce its rights."

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http://news.com.com/2100-1023-956828.html?tag=fd_lede
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This sucks. This should be very illegal. M$ is a serious threat to privacy. Between it sending info to other XBoxes, the recent security holes in practially every piece of their software that lets people see credit card info, etc.

If you have Windows: Unplug any M$-related products from the internet. Or download Mandrake/Red Hat/Some Disto here:
http://www.linuxiso.org/

Or at least stop using XP and IE.
Downgrade from here:
http://www.getnewos.cjb.net/

And get Mozilla 1.1 here:
http://www.mozilla.org/

Have phun!

voidmain:
What a bunch of dumb fucks! Now they are saying I can't use my *hardware* any way I choose??? That's like a car company telling you that they will sue you if you try and soup up your car for racing.

I fully expect to give up my warranty if I modify the box, but nobody is going to tell me I can't hack it up any way I choose. Now, I don't own an Xbox, nor will I ever, but that is just because I hate M$. But this just shows them to be the dick wads that they are!

[ September 08, 2002: Message edited by: void main ]

rtgwbmsr:
If Linux on XBox is ever publicly released, I wonder if it would be scanned for hacks properly...scanned either false negative or false positive.

SpeeDFreaK:
void main, the car companies are coming close to doing that. There are some cars sold with metal plates over the engines to where you can't do anything to it without taking it to the dealership to have it serviced and I think the most that can be done by yourself is an oil change. The Nissan Altima 3.5 v6 i believe is an offender here.

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