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Week of October 17, 2004
Cromwell v2.32
>> Team Xbox-Linux released a new binary version of Cromwell(info)/Xromwell(info) ... the legal linux bios/bootloader for Xbox.
What's new since v2.30 (release does not include any changelog so I made this list from sourcecode submits, blame me if I forgot something important or if something is wrong ;)):
* Added a check for gcc >= 3.3 to the Makefile so that the compiler flag -fno-zero-initialized-in-bss is not appended for gcc < 3.3 (it causes an error when applied there).
* Use consts for memory locations
* Optimize file and system includes
* Rework menu system a little - guards now in place at left and right icon edges so things dont "loop" back round.
* Sync xpad usb ID list with kernel.
* Look for /linuxboot.cfg as well as /boot/linuxboot.cfg - some people have /boot as a separate partition - in this case, linuxboot.cfg used to have to be in /boot/boot/linuxboot.cfg, which was silly.
* Deinit module before removing device from PCI bus - should avoid occasional delay during deinit
* New memory model (8 MB memory available for kernel, 33 MB for initrd)
* Make linuxboot.cfg from xbeboot compatible with cromwell.
* Password disable feature now working
* Simplified code a little. Now, lock, unlock, and disable are all working.
* Added begin code for Xcalibur support
* The compression of cromwell chaged to gzip. The decompression is borrowed from the linux kernel.
* Make etherboot optional at compile time
* Adjust lock mechanism
* Fix the bug with matching the wrong filename on fatx, caused by comparing only part of the name.
* After some hints from Franz, the jpeg lib compiles smaller.
* Make cromwell gcc 2.95 compileable again
* v2.31 point release
* Make the IDE driver more sensible in determining whether master/slave is an hdd or cd.
* Make it possible to boot from cdrom as either master or slave
* Updates to make the ide layer work better
* A new ISO9660 reader.
* Replaced jpeg lib with the decompressor from bootsplash. The advantage is that is smaller. It saves about 8% space in compressed rom.
* Added support for more controller brands and models
* Add HDD hashes for v1.6 xboxes - thanks to ldots from X-S.
* Make windows character coded linuxboot.cfg work.
* Fix for compilation with gcc 3.3.4
* Merge of the Xcalibur video code from Team Xecuter's "flashbios code".
* Print video cable details.
* Remove filtror code - hardly anyone has one, and if they do, they can always check out the tag before this.
* Remove the "bochs" stuff - there's no chance it will work "as is", and nobody seems to be interested in working on it. It can always come back if it gets to the point of being useful.
* Copy some code out of Xecuter's flashbios source release - the flash progressbar.
* Add new flash types from raincoat
* Remove audio driver
* Update to compile with ide drive support as a module.
* Icon menu completely redone. Possible to add/remove icons at runtime, as well as to have more than four icons. They shuffle along left/right if you have >4.
* Added a text menu system.
* Added "multilevel" menu.
* B button now takes you back to previous menu.
* Let's receive input from more than one xpad, if connected
* Make it possible to boot off cd regardless of whether cdrom drive is master or slave.
* Make it possible to boot off either of two cdroms if fitted.
* Added flashing menu.
* Resurrect the old icon behaviour - only get icons if boot options are available. You can now, theoretically, have multiple native linux installs and have an icon appear for each. Caveats: Each one must have a linuxboot.cfg in its "bootable" partition, as before. Both bootable partitions must be in the first 4 partions on disk, at present.
* Many fixes, optimizations, tidyups, clean-ups, obsolete and unused stuff removed, etc ...
Official Site: http://www.xbox-linux.org
Download Cromwell and Xromwell: here
The M8 Pack v1.3 of the PBL Metoo Edition
>> A ready to use package of the PBL - The Metoo Edition(info) with a BFM EvoX M8 bios has been released. From readme/nfo:
[QUOTE]
Features:
* The bios loader is based on Phoenix Bios Loader(info) 1.3 and works with all Xboxes (retail kernels 3944-5838). This is not a Phoenix release and they are not to blame for it. :)
* Contains a BFM (Bootable From Media) image of EvolutionX(info) M8 bios with IGR and LBA48 added by NghtShd's EVtool(info) 1.0.6. Works with Xboxes v1.0-1.6.
The included image M8_LBA48_IGR_Q-06-BFM.bin has the following settings/patches (can be edited with the included EVtool.exe):
* Partition 6 (F drive) takes rest of the hard disk space
* Quick IGR
* Eject trick (improved over the original, can't be edited with EVtool)
* X2 style Xbox Live blocking (can't be edited)
The image M8_LBA48_IGR_Q-06-EF-BFM.bin is otherwise the same except it
has eject fix (this is the corresponding image to the one in v1.0).
Changes:
From v1.2 to v1.3:
* Added X2 style XBL blocking to the bios images.
From v1.1 to v1.2:
* A minor bug-fix in the code. The bug didn't affect anything, though.
From v1.0 to v1.1:
* Improved BFM kernel patch. Works now with Crimson Skies and Enter The Matrix.
* Added improved eject trick patch
[/QUOTE]
PBL - The Metoo Edition is made by rmenhal, you can find more info about it on this thread.
Official Site Pack: n/a
Download Pack: n/a (bios image contains MS copyrighted code)
News-Source: xbins.org
HME Resurrected v0.01
>> jimmsta released a new cmdline Halo map editor. From nfo/readme:
[QUOTE]
Hello there! This is the first release of HME_Resurrected! It supports everything listed below, and less!
PROS:
++ Supports CE maps
+ Correctly identifies most maps by "Halo Platform" identification
+ Spits out useful debug info about maps
+ Spits out the same info that HHTv5 spits out.
CONS:
-Does not decompress xbox maps correctly. This should be fixed soon... I think I broke it, anyway.
-Does not extract map resources (like previous year-old releases)
What this release is useful for: Collecting data about map files. That, and finding the magic number for CE maps...
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: n/a, by jimmsta (jimmsta @T gmail.com)
Download: here
Xbox Sales Soar in Europe
>> From GamesIndustry.biz:
[QUOTE]
Xbox®, the future generation video game system from Microsoft, today announced red hot sales over the past few weeks. Xbox enjoyed 53% market share among consoles in the UK last week, up 49% from the previous week (based on Chart-Track data from weeks 41 – 42, 2004), whilst turning in strong performances across Europe too.
[/QUOTE]
Read the whole press release on GamesIndustry.biz.
X3 Bios Build 1943 Gold Release
>> From TeamXecuter.com:
[QUOTE]
X3 Bios Build 1943 GOLD RELEASE
We are pleased to finally offer the first GOLD release of X3 Config Live - Build 1943. We are confident that all the major (and minor) bugs are now solved thanks to the input of Xecuters huge user base. Obviousley there may still be minor bugs that are discovered as with any software release, however as you can see by the changelog packed with the bios we always strive to give you the best support possible.
Now that we are at GOLD release stage we can start adding new features so your input is welcome (we'll be adding flubber.x / xlogo.x stuff also of course so dont post a hundred times about this - thanks ;) )
If you discover any bugs or wish to post successful test results please use this thread.
WE RECOMMEND YOU RESET YOU X3 CONFIG TO DEFAULTS AFTER FLASHING THIS BIOS AND RE-DOING YOUR SETTINGS !
What's new/fixed in [1943]
* fixed: display of wrong time after backing up Xbox eeprom in x3cl
* fixed: local timezone bullshit - you wont get wrong values anymore when setting time in x3cl
* info: steady hdd led in x3cl is normal -> x3cl is querying the hdd for free space left information
* added: x3cl now runs in widescreen too if widescreen enabled in eeprom
* fixed: x3cl modeset switching problems; eeprom user section checksum calculation was fucked up - this caused non working widescreen/video mode settings! fixed and tested 100% now - please switch video modes in x3cl one time to correct the eeprom user section checksum
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: http://www.teamxecuter.com
Download: n/a (contains MS copyrighted code)
(Europe) Xbox Halo 2 Live Starter Kit
>> From spong.com:
[QUOTE]
The Xbox Halo 2 Live Starter Kit – will be hitting the shelves on November 11th for the price of £59.99. For that, you’ll get a one year subscription to Xbox Live, a voice communicator and, of course, a copy of Halo 2. It’s also a limited edition, apparently; although the components of the bundle won’t be collector’s items. Indeed, the headset that comes with this isn’t even the special Halo 2 headset.
[/QUOTE]
Read the whole article on spong.com.
Xbox Live Security Updates?
>> From www.aussiexbox.com.au:
[QUOTE]
Major Nelson (Xbox Live Director of Programming) spoke out today about the reason behind why Xbox Live has had some scheduled maintenance lately. It seems to be Xbox Live security enhancements are causing the interruptions; at least the interruptions are worth the hassle.
"The Xbox Live team has noticed and received reports from the Xbox Live community about users connecting to the Xbox Live service using modified Xbox consoles. In most cases, these users have used the modifications to gain an unfair advantage over other players, such as racing modified, faster cars in Project Gotham Racing 2. By doing this, users are breaking the Terms of Use that must be agreed to when a gamertag is created. The Xbox Live team will not tolerate this unfair activity and have taken steps to protect our community from this cheating.
Xbox Live has recently initiated additional security measures to ensure that those connecting to Xbox Live with modified hardware will be removed from the system. Modified consoles will be banned, and information about those banned machines will be tracked to prevent them from connecting to the service again.
It’s important to the Xbox Live team that we work to provide an environment that is free of cheating and gives all players an opportunity to compete fairly online, and that's why I wanted to ensure that the community knows this. Xbox Live constantly monitors for users attempting to bypass security measures and gain unfair advantages over other players, and will take additional action as needed."
[/QUOTE]
News-Source: AussieXbox.Com.Au
Original post from Major Nelson: majornelson.com
Microsoft Reports Record First Quarter Earnings
>> REDMOND, Wash. -- Oct. 21, 2004 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced revenue of $9.19 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, a 12% increase over revenue of $8.22 billion for the same period in the prior year. Operating income for the first quarter was $4.05 billion and net income was $2.90 billion.
Demand for Microsoft's core platform products from business customers and growth in shipments of PCs and servers drove strong results in the Client, Information Worker and Server and Tools groups.
Home and Entertainment revenue grew 9% (to $632 million) driven by increased sales of Xbox(R) consoles and games while its operating loss narrowed by more than 47% compared to the prior first quarter ($142 million compared to $273 million last year) as a result of higher than expected sales of Xbox games. Set to launch on November 9th, Halo 2 is one of the most anticipated video games on any platform and has achieved record-breaking video game pre-orders of 1.5 million. "Xbox continues to be the only platform to show year-over-year growth and has now outsold Sony PlayStation 2 for two months in a row in the United States," said Robbie Bach, senior vice president, Home and Entertainment group. "With a robust portfolio of games and cornerstone titles like Halo(R) 2 and Fable -- which was the top selling video game across all platforms in September -- our holiday lineup is the strongest in Xbox history. Moreover, with 150 Xbox Live titles available this holiday, we expect the market momentum around the Xbox business to continue to accelerate."
You can read the full press release on microsoft.com.
dvd2xbox v0.6.0
>> WiSo released a new version of dvd2xbox(info). What's new/fixed:
* started to rewrite the underlaying file reader/writer classes (udf,dvd,iso9660,ftp)
* ISO: fixed a memory leak in the ISO9660 copy module
* DVD: fixed the long key crack time when copying .vob files
* DVD: added cache for storing title keys
* DVD: removed title crack method per default and let libdvdcss decide
* FTP client: fixed a few bugs
* Added the newest samba library from xbmc
* replaced simplexml by tinyxml
* added a lot of comments to dvd2xbox.xml
* added a xbe information page to the main menu (press black to obtain informations about the inserted game) and to the disc browser (use the action menu to obtain informations about any xbe on hdd)
* added a new ACL function called SR (set game region). The syntax is similar to SM (set media). See dexbe for allowed region settings. Default is all regions for all xbe's (SR|*.xbe|00000007|)
* fixed ACL processing for multiple selection in disc browser (SF1042562)
* fixed logfile writing when calling ACL processing manually
* finally added the missing drives (c,x,y,z)
* all ACL files from dvd2xbox.xbox-scene.com
* Not all planned changes found their way in 0.6.0 but anyway, enjoy the new release and as usual report all bugs to me at forums.xbox-scene.com or the sourceforge project page.
Official Site: http://dvd2xbox.xbox-scene.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: xbins.org
X3 BIOS 1916
>> From TeamXecuter.com:
[QUOTE]
Here is a new build with some major bug fixes. We require as much testing as possible please. There may still be a bugs. Please post bug / test reports to this thread.
What's new/fixed in [1916]:
* changed auto-480p behaviour: 480p now automatically enabled in flubber&x3cl ONLY when we are on NTSC-M and 480p is enabled in eeprom. If this is not the case then both things are displayed in 480i
* tested bios on xcalibur/focus with *microsoft HD pack*, 32 testcases with various videomode combinations tested, all work 100% now. *Don't* enable 480p in eeprom if you dont have a 480p capable device!!!
* Note: other HD packs (and also x2vga) may bring different results!
* fixed wrong time display - now x3cl displays/sets time with correct timezone
* Included an XBE to erase X3 EEPROM if you forget your X3 Password.
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: TeamXecuter.com
Download: n/a (contains MS copyrighted code)
Xbox Open Transport Tycoon v1-HCl
>> A port of Open Transport Tycoon. Read the readme for known bugs and install information.
Features:
- Working internet/netplay (if you know the address of a server)
(hosting on the xbox should be possible too, as long as you know your xbox' ip)
- Added joystick support
- Added music caching
Official Site: http://www.openttd.org/ (port by HCl)
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: xbins.org
New Book: Game Console Hacking
>> A new book containing 592 pages about game console (including Xbox) 'hacking' will be published soon by Syngress Publishing:
[QUOTE]
In November of 1977, Atari shipped its first 400,000 Video Computer Systems. Since that time, over 1.2 billion consoles have been sold worldwide, and a large percentage of those are still hanging around as "classic systems". An avid (some would say rabid) community of video game hackers and hardware geeks has developed around a common passion to push their consoles, and the games themselves, beyond the functionality originally intended by the manufacturers. This book is the first on the market to cover the entire range of consoles produced over the last 25 years (most game hacks and geeks own multiple platforms). It provides detailed instructions on how to customize and reconfigure consoles to a wide variety of ends--from the cosmetic case modifications to the ambitious porting of Linux to the Nintendo GameCube. Platforms covered in this book include Atari, Sega, Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, and Game Boy.
[/QUOTE]
You can also find an article about it on GamesIndustry.biz.
Buy Book: Amazon.com (USA) - Amazon.co.uk (Europe)
French Xbox Website Gueux.Net New URL
(UK) Nine arrested in piracy raids
>> From GamesIndustry.biz:
[QUOTE]
A joint operation between the Staffordshire Police and UK publisher body ELSPA has resulted in the arrest of nine individuals and the seizure of UKP 250,000 worth of pirated digital media.
Part of a large-scale police operation called Operation Payback, the raid followed undercover work by an ELSPA operative who posed as a trader in order to observe the operations of the pirates.
[/QUOTE]
Read the whole article on GamesIndustry.biz.
Update v1.6 Xecuter Rebuild Module
>> From TeamXecuter.com:
[QUOTE]
Made some more tweeks to the rebuild module that we threw together last week. Now added a point for D0. Also there will only be 4 points to solder to LPC on final version (Picture is just a sample of our current design final will be a little cleaner) - should be on shelves in a week.
Also thanks for the bug reports in the X3 forum - they are all being noted and fixed ready for the next build :-)
[/QUOTE]
Kai Engine Runs on XBox
>> From teamxlink.co.uk:
[QUOTE]
I've just got a PM left by ^S^ from last night asking me to move a new .tar.bz2 file into the filesystem. The file is a port of the Kai(info) For Linux engine .. which works on Xebian(info) - the special version of Linux for XBoxes.
This news is yet another invaluable step in the march towards PC free console gaming - you could now have a LAN party with your friends, dedicate one of the xboxes as Kai Engine, and use *no PC whatsoever*. I'm also hearing whispers about other "embedded devices" getting Kai'd - those funky openwrt routers being one ;)
I think you will all join me in congratulating ^S^ and his growing army of *nix users and helpers - this is looking very, very good. Head to the downloads section to pick up the stuff - or shoot into the forum to see what's going on.
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: http://www.teamxlink.co.uk
Download: here
Toshiba to Launch HD DVD in 2005
>> From TeamXbox.com:
[QUOTE]
Toshiba Corp. announced today it will introduce laptop computers with HD DVD technology in December 2005, aiming to pressure rivals in the battle over formats for next-generation DVDs. Toshiba also plans to launch HD DVD players and recorders in the last quarter of 2005. The new laptops will be released under its "Qosmio" brand, and will play regular DVDs and CDs in addition to HD DVDs.
This move comes after the group led by Toshiba and NEC announced they aim to convince Microsoft that HD DVD is the best next-generation optical disc format to use in the Xbox successor.
[/QUOTE]
Read the whole article on TeamXbox.com
Xebian v1.1.0
>> Xbox-Linux released a new version of Xebian(info) - the Debian Linux for Xbox:
[QUOTE]
Xebian 1.1.0 Initial Relaese:
This is a brand new Xebian Release.
It's build up from groud new and is Debian sarge (testing) based.
There are two distribution packages:
* 1.1.0-basic: Is more or less a basic debian bootstraped version with xbox hw support and the installer.
* 1.1.0-xbox: Is like the 1.0.x Xebian.
Important changes from 1.0.3 to 1.1.0 :
* The live CD have a new IP adress: 192.168.0.10 and a new root password: xebian
* And the face of the live have also changed. The graphical environment should use less resources now.
* I tryed to keep every setting and scriptchange in a debian package. This should make it more maintainable.
* The only known things at the moment, which are not in a debian package are :
-The autologin in /etc/inittab
-The 2 autologin users (live,nce), their settings and configs.
* Read the README carefull and specially the "BIG FAT WARNING" in the readme.
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: http://www.xbox-linux.org
Download: here
Virtual Xbox CD Ripper (Build 101904)
>> BlueCELL released a new version of Virtual Xbox CD Ripper(info). From readme/nfo:
[QUOTE]
VXCR's developement was halted for a while because I was busy with other projects. But those have finally come to an end and I have had more free time lately. Anyway last friday I decided to look around the XS Forums to see whats going on here. I saw that alot of people wanted the VXCR project to resume, well since I didnt have anything better todo last weekend I looked at it and rewrote the functions, so they'd work better. Well today I got done rewritting these functions so I tested it; worked great!
I created two new SoundTracks (ATB No Silence, Dream Dance Vol 32 CD 1) The ATB Soundtrack has 13 Songs and the Dream Dance Vol 32 CD1 Soundtrack has 20 Tracks in it. The Xbox Played both of them without glitch. :)
This copy still does have some features missing like the Delete Track/Soundtrack but first of all I would like to see if the st.db handler is really working 100% (I think so).
If you guys find any bugs and or have any suggestions goto the intradream forums. There will be a special section just for VXCR.
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: http://www.intradream.com/forums/
Download: here
News-Source: xbins.org
Yoshihiro Debug Bios Focus VGA
>> Yoshihiro released another new debug bios! This one is a debug bios with VGA support for focus chip (Xbox v1.4-v1.5). It comes in 2 versions: one 512k flash version (to put on a modchip/TSOP) and one BFM version to boot from a bios launcher.
From readme/nfo:
[QUOTE]
This BIOS is just a litle update of my 512K focus debug bios I released with Gueux.Net. You can now plug your XBox 1.4 and 1.5 on a "SOG" VGA monitor. This BIOS works the same as the old VGA BIOSes for Connexant.
You must have installed the XDK on your console (not provided), and must have the pixel8 "Home Made" VGA cable to be able to use it.
BFM version: You must have installed Phoenix BIOS, the RC4 and EEPROM.
Diagram of pixel8 VGA cable is joined in the pack :)
You can find it on http://pixel8.xboxhacker.net/VGA_Cable.htm too
Special Greetz:
Pixel8 and team Assembly for their work on debug BIOSes and VGA Support
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: n/a, by Yoshihiro
Download: n/a (contains MS copyrighted code)
Halo 2 breaks records with 1.5 million preorders
>> From GamesIndustry.biz:
[QUOTE]
Microsoft has announced that pre-orders for Xbox-exclusive title Halo 2 have passed 1.5 million in the United States alone, breaking videogame records and guaranteeing first-day revenues higher than any movie in history.
[/QUOTE]
Read the whole article on GamesIndustry.biz.
Xi-Fi: Prototype reaches completion!
>> From xi-fi.xbox-scene.com:
[QUOTE]
The Xi-Fi prototype has been completed. The first pics of the case have been sent to us by our prototype specialist No Remorse.
Take a look at the pics through out the gallery, feel free to comment...
The case is made out of 1/4 inch smoked acrylic, and the optional aluminum laminate is still on the table for the case. The next couple of weeks will finalize the case and enar our production dates.
We anticipate an order before or around Christmas, unless we hit any major snags.
[/QUOTE]
XS Exclusive: Video
XS Pics: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Official Site: xi-fi.xbox-scene.com
X-Control v1.06
>> Easbuy2000 released a new version of X-Control(info) - PC software to control and flash an X-Chip modchip. What's new/fixed:
* X-Control version 1.06 (Writes only changes to FLASH, faster write times for minor changes)
* X-Serial version 1.06 (Version changed to match X-Control)
* NEW XCMD (command line utility for reading / writing flash)
* NEW X-Pipe (Creates a Name Pipe with the name X-Pipe)
* NOTE: The manual has images from version 1.03 of software, layout is identical to 1.06 and all images apply equally.
Official Site: http://www.easybuy2000.com
Download: here
Thanks to CraVavr3 for the news.
Team UIX Logo Contest
>> From teamuix.com:
[QUOTE]
Ok guys, we know you all want to help us... and it's now your chance to do it.
Since everyone seems to like the TeamUIX logo *cough*.
We think it's time for a contest! You can win a SmartXX HE!
We need a logo: Length: 640-800 pixels, Height: 480-600 pixels.
Also if you would like you can make a banner of your logo: Length: 500-969 pixels, Height: 80-110 pixels.
The contest will end on October 31st (yeah, 2004), after the competition has closed the winning entry will be chosen by teamUIX, and the designer notified by email.
So let's start right now and click on the... COMPETITION
(Thanks to our sponsor www.bmmods.com)
[/QUOTE]
Yoshihiro 256k-Multi-2004 and v1.6-512k-beta Debug Bioses
>> Yoshihiro, who is now releasing his work independently, released 2 new DEBUG bioses. A new 256k version that works on both Conexant and Focus videochip (Xbox v1.0-v1.5) and a 512k beta version for Xbox v1.6 (init/xcalibur video).
* Yoshihiro Debug Bios 256k Multi K: 2004
From readme/nfo:
[QUOTE]
Full compatibily with linux under XDK Dash auto detection of the encoder focus & conexant (Xcalibur Support almost done) Bfm loader when you press eject during the animation. To use the BFM loader you need XBTOOL and replace the BFM Folder which is in the config by the one packed with this bios & use your bios as usual by checking BFM on the upper right. Now you have to replace the bios in E:\\biosbfm and the bios need to be always named xboxrom.bin or it won't be recognize
1st boot on c:\avalaunch.xbe
2nd boot on c:\evoxdash.xbe
3rd boot on c:\xboxdash.xbe
[/QUOTE]
* Yoshihiro Debug bios 1.6 512k Beta K: 2004
From readme/nfo:
[QUOTE]
I'm glad to provide you this debug bios 512 based on the 5445 from Microsoft. This version is a beat "so use it at your own risk" it can't be load on a xbox 1.6 with a HDD Locked. It works only on xbox 1.6 with a unlocked HDD. This bios has been tested on a Smartxx V1 & V2 and works perfectly but didn't works on a Xecuter3 Beta.
I think it can works on Xenium & XBIT normally. This bios is only a beta release. The final version is closer everyday and will be able to load every XBE (Linux & Retail)
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: n/a, by Yoshihiro
Download: n/a (contains MS copyrighted code)
Xform beta v0.1
>> Arddrive released the first beta of Xform - a win32 tool that will allow you to easily make new and edit skins for XboxMediaCenter(info).
From xbmc-skinner.xbox-scene.com:
[QUOTE]
Please note that due to this being a beta version it has no error handling and it crashes quite a bit (well if its not expecting certain things). This project is far from finished but there will be an update once a week. I had some problem that some of the transparency isn't working but this beta release isn't so much about being great. More so you guys can have a play around to see what is gonna come so you can give me some feed back about it.
Any feedback or problems just drop me an email at gutterdrive -AT- hotmail.com
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: http://xbmc-skinner.xbox-scene.com
Download: here (you need the .NET framework)
CES confirms Bill Gates keynote - Xbox 2 announcement expected
>> From GamesIndustry.biz:
[QUOTE]
The Consumer Electronics Show has confirmed that Microsoft chairman Bill Gates is set to give a pre-show keynote speech in Las Vegas on January 5th next year - with a public announcement of Xbox 2 widely expected.
Gates will speak on Wednesday, January 5th at 6.30pm PST, the night before the opening of the CES event - which is the largest trade show of any description in North America, and is expected to attract 130,000 professionals from 110 countries over its three-day span.
[/QUOTE]
Read the whole article on GamesIndustry.biz.
UIX Dashboard File-Manager Update
>> From TeamUIX.com:
[QUOTE]
New screenshots of the file-manager...
For the most part the file-manager is finished..
[/QUOTE]
Team User Interface X (UIX) is a new team formed by Team XboxDash.Net (tHc Original(info), tHc LITE(info), XboxDashNext(info) dashboards) and Team Blackstormx (BlackStormX(info) dashboard). UIX dashboard is their new 'modified' MS dashboard in development. This dash will feature all kind of scriptable goodies including FTP, full featured menus with icons, a file manager, game copier, and more.
XLink Kai 2 Minor Updates Released
>> From TheDaddy on teamxlink.co.uk:
[QUOTE]
* Things went very well last night - and the new Kai(info) looks like it's performing well. I've done a few fixes today - just stuff I noticed when using the client. You will get them automagically.
> Fixed flickers with avatars.
> Fastweb now works properly.
> Remove contact is now working.
> Scrolly on chat users list fixed.
> Proxy support! (yay)
> Arena staus defaults on UI reconnect.
> Show arena status panel when make private arena - people are forgetting to set as "Host" or "Dedicate host" when making a host.
> Fixed favourites (had occasional weirdness).
> WET settings not being passed to engine.
> Xbox homebrew setting not being passed to engine.
* Another update has been rolled - again automagically.
Some people were "unpingable" - even after setting a portforward and putting that port in the "Kai Port" field in kaiConfig. This has now been fixed - just *make sure you untick the "PAT" checkbox in kaiConfig* - then simply enter the port you manually forwarded into "Kai Port" - and start Kai.
Also, a tiny GDI bug in the UI was fixed (then *UNFIXED* because it was *crap* - heh)
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Official Site: http://www.teamxlink.co.uk
Download: Auto-Update next time you launch the client
Halo Hacker Tools (HHT) v5
>> CLuis released a new version of Halo Hacker Tools(info) - a multipurpose Halo map editing tool. What's new/fixed:
* Rebuilding XBOX Maps
* Recursive Injection is much faster
* Progress Bar on injections
* CE Content will be converted on the fly (doesnt support external sounds)
* Fixed a couple bugs
Official Site: http://www.halomaps.com (by CLuis)
Download: here
XBConnect 4.1 build 420
>> From xbconnect.com:
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We have just released XBConnect(info) 4.1 build 420. List of additions and fixes below:
1. Added 'sticky' color and bold to chat.
2. Removed IRC channels when changing rooms
3. Added 5 new skins.
4. Removed top panel above chat.
5. Added column size memory to server list.
6. Fixed sorting on server list.
Work has already begun on the next new feature set. We are coordinating with the Mac guys with Aquaduct(info) to make sure they are ready to support these upcoming features as well. I think you'll like what we have coming down the pipe. :)
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Official Site: http://www.xbconnect.com
Download: here
XboxMediaCenter v1.1.0
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