[SlashRaid]

I guess this could go in gaming, but it seems more in-line with OS discussion.

The XBox Linux Project released a press release with information on the first successful run of Linux on the XBox.

They are able to boot Linux either from flash memory or CD-ROM. Though they still need to fit the box with a modchip to allow it to run unsigned code, this could easily be a beginning to the end of Microsoft's grip over the XBox's use. Xbox Linux will soon give users a choice to connect to the Internet using the service of their choice, using regular browsers, and run any Linux app for free. They will also be able to play any audio and video format without restrictions set by the 800 lb. gorilla.

"Future releases of Xbox Linux are planned to fully support all Xbox hardware (video, audio), as well as standard keyboards, mice, webcams etc., so that it can be used just as an ordinary computer, but at a significantly lower price. The Operating System is made available under terms known as the GNU GPL, which mean that the software may be copied freely at no charge."

[JainDough]

woohoo! now all i need is an xbox

[supersloth]

nice. is that the kernel or a distro in particular? and did that one guy who was putting up the 100k (??) award it yet?

[SlashRaid]

From the XBox Linux Project Manifesto:

The Xbox Linux project aims to create a version of GNU/Linux that runs on the Microsoft Xbox gaming console.

Target
The version of Linux on the Xbox will have three purposes:

A full Linux distribution with X-Window and KDE/Gnome turns the Xbox into a desktop computer. Using USB connector adaptors, standard PC components can be connected, such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners and cameras. With a VGA converter, the Xbox can be connected to a standard PC monitor.
The Linux kernel can be used as a base for standalone applications, such as DivX, DVD and MP3 players, as well as emulators for classic consoles, which need not run on the standard Linux desktop and therefore start much faster. Hobbyists are not allowed to develop software on top of the original Xbox kernel, so the Linux kernel will give them this opportunity.
Windows NT/2000 and other i386 operating systems can run inside of a Virtual Machine such as VMware or Plex86, which runs on top of the Linux kernel.

BTW, XBox Linux 0.2 was just released today. You can get the iso here.

[SlashRaid]

One other item...

I found this screen shot rather laughable...

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[MarkoDaGeek]

Sweeeeeet , This looks pritty cool , i cant wait to see all the capabilities of this .