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Wed 03/07/02 at 12:23
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From Spong...


Box the penguin and win $200,000 3rd Jul 2002

Anonymous donor gifts cash for anyone able to get Linux onto an Xbox.

That’s right folks, if you can get Linux up and running on an unmodified Xbox console, without using insider knowledge, the Xbox Linux project will give you the equivalent of £140,000. Which would, you know, pay the bills for a while.

The Xbox Linux project is aimed at enabling Xbox owners to use the games console as a desktop computer. This will be done by using USB peripherals to operate Linux.

We’ll keep you updated on the progress of the project.
Sat 06/07/02 at 15:01
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I just can't see why Microsoft would advertise someone elses software? saying it's more fun is hardly right, Windows OS's can play more games!
Nothings impossible.
Fri 05/07/02 at 21:48
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Because Linux is much more fun than Windows. PLus it's *impossible* to get Windows on an Xbox.
Fri 05/07/02 at 19:50
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Sounds like a good idea although, why do they want Linux instead of a Windows O/S like XP?
Thu 04/07/02 at 11:43
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Heh, I don't think so. Very good idea though, I hope it all goes well for them.

I also hope the more childish amongst us don't go money-grabbing. Sigh.
Thu 04/07/02 at 08:41
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Tyla wrote:
> http://xbox-linux.sourceforge.net/
>
> All the information is there

the $200,000 is broken down into:

http://xbox-linux.sourceforge.net/ (space) articles.php?aid=1&sub=Roadmap
Thu 04/07/02 at 08:38
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http://xbox-linux.sourceforge.net/

All the information is there
Wed 03/07/02 at 15:28
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Heh, I kinda need an Xbox to practise on first :-)
Wed 03/07/02 at 12:23
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From Spong...


Box the penguin and win $200,000 3rd Jul 2002

Anonymous donor gifts cash for anyone able to get Linux onto an Xbox.

That’s right folks, if you can get Linux up and running on an unmodified Xbox console, without using insider knowledge, the Xbox Linux project will give you the equivalent of £140,000. Which would, you know, pay the bills for a while.

The Xbox Linux project is aimed at enabling Xbox owners to use the games console as a desktop computer. This will be done by using USB peripherals to operate Linux.

We’ll keep you updated on the progress of the project.

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