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Week of August 24, 2003
New protection on games to run from HD ?
>> Riot (release group) has just posted a *Crackfix* for the game 'NFL Fever' released earlier by the group CSiSO. From the .nfo (see nforce.nl):
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Seems this is the first true protection that we have seen on the Xbox, CSiSO rls works fine from a DVD-R but some naughty HD protection was put into place! Here is the crack for playing it off your the HD! Just copy the default.xbe to your HD. Enjoy another RiOT first.
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Download: n/a (copyrighted code)
Thanks goes to Shadow_Mx for informing me about this news.
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(Saturday 30 August 2003 22:42 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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+137gb HD support will come soon.
>> oz_paulb's (PaulB) research for +137gb HDD (LBA48) support in kernel is now pretty much finalized.
He installed and succesfully tested (write/read/verify) a +137gb HD in an xbox with his LBA48-patches in the kernel.
From oz_paulb:
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The various options I've coded support for are:
(1) Don't allocate any extra partitions (work just like retail Xbox)
(2) Allocate entire remainder of disk to "partition6" (F:)
(3) Allocate remainder of disk *up to 137GB* to "partition6" (F:), and the rest to "partition7"
This is exactly like how EvoX/other BIOS's currently deal with a >137GB hard drive (all free space up to 137GB are for drive "F" , with the addition of an extra partition ("partition7"), which could be assigned to another drive letter (P:, for example).
The reason for this is to allow booting with an older LBA28 bios - you'll still have access to drive F: (but not to drive P:). It also allows someone who already has a drive "F:" (with lots of apps/music/etc already loaded onto it) to leave it alone, and just create a new partition/drive letter for all of the space above 137GB (no need to reformat F:/re-load everything).
(4) Allocate remainder of disk *up to 137GB* to "partition6" (F:), and don't create "partition7" (works just like existing EvoX BIOS's do when they see a >137GB drive in LBA28 mode - everything up to 137GB is F:, the rest is wasted)
This is just how current BIOS's work. You may think that it doesn't make sense for this option. But, some people already have Linux installed "above" the 137GB mark. This option would be most compatible with their existing setup.
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A bit more info about point (2) and (3) above. Again from oz_paulb:
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My feeling is that I'll set things up so that the 'default' partitions can be set up in a couple of ways: either "everything after 8GB is drive F:", or "everything up to 137GB is drive F:, and the remainder is drive [something]:". (as I've said before, the KERNEL doesn't really choose drive letters - when I say "F:", I mean "partition6", and when I say "drive [something]", I mean "partition7").
I have no control over whether/not apps can (at this moment in time) access drives other than "C/D/E/F", and don't think I should take that into consideration/limit my options at this point. I'll try to make things 'generic' enough, and hope that apps will catch-up with whatever becomes the 'standard' drive layout.
Remember, drive "F:" didn't always exist... it's assumed that apps support it now, but it wasn't always the case. That'll be true for any 'extra' drives that end up being added via the partition-table mechanism.
As a matter of fact, instead of hard-coded "drive letter-to-partition #" tables into each and every app (as seems to be the case now), maybe apps will migrate more toward the way Windows apps work - where they ask the operating system for a list of available drives (or partitions), and display a list to the user. This will (in the long run) be much more flexible: more partitions can be added in the future, and apps will continue to work (instead of apps needing to be re-compiled to deal with filesystem changes all of the time).
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You can also see a picture of a +137gb HD installed (evo-x info screen) here (195gb free space on F :)).
oz_paulb expects to release these new kernel patches really soon (this weekend maybe). And it will probably be added to XBtool(info) so you can easily patch your bios/kernel yourself.
News-Source: forums.xbox-scene.com (please only post if you have something serious to say - thx).
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(Saturday 30 August 2003 22:21 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Gentoox: Served for an Xbox, by an Xbox
>> From ShALLaX on gentoox.shallax.com:
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The Gentoox central server is now hosted from an xbox! Let me know if anything is wrong as I've just taken it off of a pentium 2, and shoved it on a pentium 3 --- so I may need to do quite a bit of recompiling! The (lack of) RAM doesnt seem to be too much of an issue as this page still seems to load fast for me!
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The Gentoox website is now hosted by an xbox running gentoox :-)
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(Saturday 30 August 2003 16:08 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Cxbx 0.7.8b
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(Saturday 30 August 2003 15:22 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xecuter2 Bios Build 4978.03
>> From nfo:
[QUOTE]
Unfortunately there was a bug in the IGR code found in build 4978.02, leading to non-booting games.
We fixed this now in build 4978.03 so finally please enjoy a fully working x2 4978 bios.
Changes 4978.2->4978.3:
- Fixed IGR function which made 4978.2 hang on game startup
- Tested on pro & lite with evoX and a couple of games
- Maybe drink less coffee next time before releasing :-p
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Official Site: http://www.teamxecuter.com
Download: n/a (contains MS copyrighted code)
News-Source/Full nfo: xbins.org
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(Saturday 30 August 2003 11:16 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Cxbx-0.7.8
>> CXBX(info) is a XBOX emulator in the works. Whats New/Fixed:
- Halo executes (no graphics yet)
- Overlays simulated on PCs that do not support them in hardware.
- YUY2 overlay capabilities detection improved significantly
- Fixes to mesh rendering (thanks kingofc!). The "XRay" XDK demo is extremely impressive now (and runs very efficiently), as well as the Gamepad/Rumble demos.
- Z: drive simulation repaired
Official Site: http://www.caustik.com/cxbx/
Download: here
Download: Bundled Demo's n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Saturday 30 August 2003 02:48 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xlink RC2 launch (too) successful
>> We received this news/mail from the XLink Crew:
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Hi,
OK.. Well.. We didn't expect THAT :D
15 mins after launch, the xlink server got completely overwhelmed with requests.. sorry about that... we just didnt expect that sort of interest..
We are working on the mysql server right now... expect it to get slowly better over the next couple of days...
Thanks for your overwhelming support, even though it just " borked us up good" :D
TD / TL / XLink Crew
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(Friday 29 August 2003 21:01 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox Wireless Adapter Info Leaked
>> From games.slashdot.org:
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"Yahoo!/Reuters has an article on the a new official wireless LAN/broadband adapter for the Xbox, details of which were unintentionally leaked on the FCC's website ahead of Microsoft's product unveiling. There's even a picture of the adapter, which has '54 Mbps' printed on it, in a Digitimes.com article." According to this latter story, "The chipset in the MN-740 wireless adapter appears to be supplied by Atheros Communications, possibly its 2.4GHz AR5002AP-G chip, which supports 802.11b/g. The device also features user-configurable 128-bit WEP (wired equivalent privacy) security."
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Thanks leef from the x-s forums for the link.
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(Friday 29 August 2003 20:51 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XLink Messenger RC2, Bo-XLink RC2, XBC-Link Beta and OpenXL
>> We received this news/mail from The XLink Crew:
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XLink RC2 has released the Omega client to the public - along with Bo-XLink and a side project, XBC-Link. Also, we have a nice new website :)
Thanks to everyone who has helped with this project - many people have been involved and all ure help is appreciated.
It's gonna be hard work over the next week or two - we've released so much stuff all at once, and we're gonna spend a lot of time keeping an eye on things and making sure it's all good.
For people who dont know us, XLink is an xbox tunnel app, which has just started supporting homebrew - both userside with bo-xlink and developer side with the openxl. We're aiming to create a Live! equivalent service, which supports retail and homebrew titles.
So far, so many people have been involved with this thing, if I tried to name them all I would miss lots of people - so I will just say a massive thanks to everyone who has helped us so far - you know who you are..
When you look around at the scene at the moment, you almost dont care about the day when the XBox officially "dies" - because with crews like we have now, user should be able to enjoy their XBox hardware for many years to come - and hopefully, we can be a part of that..
Cheers
TD / TL / The XLink Crew
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Here are the set of tools they released:
XLink Messenger RC2: Omega..
XLink Messenger is the core of the XLink toolset. This PC application contains the core tunneling services and server communications engine, used by all the other XLink tools. Many people have tried to create powerful XBox tunneling applications before, but we believe that RC2: Omega is unrivaled in terms of speed, flexibility and ease of use.
Features:
* Stunning Performance - the fastest XBox tunnel ever created.
* Multiple Gaming Modes - For private play, casual gaming or community gaming.
* Voice Support - Either "in game" using the XBox Communicator (supported games only), or everywhere using VoiceStream (PC headset required).
* Intuitive UI - Clean, simple, famaliar Windows interface. Bloat free :).
* Fully Skinnable - Use our existing skins - or make your own - with the provided tools.
* Homebrew Support - Complete support for XBox homebrew applications. If it works on your LAN, it will work over XLink.
Download: here
More Info: http://www.xboxlink.co.uk/xlink-about.php
Bo-XLink RC2: The Future Of Tunneling..
What? You've got a modified XBox? Walk this way.. Bo-XLink, one of the XLink Messenger tools brings the online gaming experience completely to your TV screen. No more running between the XBox and the PC anymore - hell, you can even talk to each other using this thing.. outrageous..
Features:
* Native XBox Executable - full GUI implemented on the XBox.
* Full XLink Featureset - Just about every feature from the PC version.
* XBox Communicator - Private conversations, or in a Room group.
* Fully Skinnable - Use our existing skins - or build your own.
Download (PC part of tool): XLink RC2 (see above).
Download (Xbox part of tool): n/a (built with XDK)
More Info: http://www.xboxlink.co.uk/boxlink-about.php
XBC-Link Beta
XBC-Link is a simple tool which lets you use XBConnect (another popular XBox tunnel application) on your XBox - rather like Bo-XLink. Obviously we didn't have access to the codebase for the main PC client, so we worked around it by "capturing" the XBConnect window, compressing it to a .jpeg file in memory, shooting it over to the box, decompressing it then displaying it. Mouse support is in - so you can perform basic navigation around the rooms etc.
Features:
* Native XBox Executable - simple interface - just 1 button.
* Skinnable - Well, sort of. You can change the cursor and the loading screen :).
* Work in progress - Expect more features in time - but obviously Bo-XLink / XLink Messenger come first in our list of priorities.
Download (PC part of tool): Included with XLink RC2 (see above).
Download (Xbox part of tool): n/a (built with XDK)
More Info: http://www.xboxlink.co.uk/xbclink-about.php
OpenXL: Share The Love..
So, you develop your own XBox homebrew games? Good stuff. We offer complete C++ classes for integrating XLink functionality right into your homebrew code. Create an immediate online userbase for your creation. Bring your users together - allowing them to find games easily and quickly.
More Info: http://www.xboxlink.co.uk/openxl.php
Official Site: http://www.xboxlink.co.uk
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(Friday 29 August 2003 18:56 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Halo Cache Editor v0.4.5
>> A new version of Halo Cache Editor(info) has just been released. What's New/Fixed:
+ Fixed double space prob
+ Fixed resetting cache
+ Added PPF support (this is a test version for PPF)
- Press BACK then Apply Patch, choose file, then cache, wait for window to dissapear, patch is done!
+ You can save presets, but load them yet :p
Official Site: http://users.pandora.be/-_X_-/HCE/
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Friday 29 August 2003 18:37 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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WinSTonX v3
>> Xport released a complete redone version of WinSTon(info)X:
[QUOTE]
WinSTon Atari ST Emulator port for XBox v3
Features :
* Emulates the Atari ST
* Excellent compatibility - ported from WinSTon
* ZIP support
* Cheat system - Search/Create your own cheat codes (see notes)
* Favorites list
* Netplay
* Resizable game screen
* Save Game management - delete save game files
* 480p, 720p, 1080i support
* Skin-able.
* Samba/NetBIOS sharing support (read roms from your PC)
* Relax Network Sharing (read roms from your PC)
* Play MP3 or M3U playlists in the background (Can also read MP3/M3U from across Samba/Relax shares.)
* User definable save directory. If you don't like the default of E:\SAVES\WINSTONX you can change it via the WINSTONX.INI file
* Take in-game screenshots and display them on the game selection list
* New UI feature - auto-screenshot capture mode. When enabled, the emu will start taking screenshots at a user-defined interval. Useful for ripping sprites/animation.
* Hardware filtering options : Point, Bilinear, Trilinear, Anisotropic
* Graphics filters.
* Record/Playback feature - record your gameplay in the emu and then play it back again. Record up to 10 minutes of gameplay.
* Every single in-game command is fully customizable on any of the four joypad controllers.
* Map any emulator or UI command to a single button or a combination of two buttons. (e.g. RTrigger+LTrigger = Save State)
* Autofire capabilities for any emulator button on any controller
* One-button combos (define a series of emulator commands to be played back when you press a user-definable XBox controller combination.) (E.g. Press RTrigger+LTrigger to execute the command string A,B,A,B,Up,Down,Left,Right)
* Traverse any directory on any drive ( Continue selecting the parent directory entry on the file selection list to get the drive selection list. Selectable drives are C, D, E, F, R, X, Y, Z, and SMB. R is the CDROM drive. SMB is the samba share you have defined in your WINSTONX.ini file.) Press Y from any file-listing screen to go up one directory level.
* All UI commands (save state, load state, screenshot, etc) can be invoked from the Options/Pause menu as well as in-game via your customized joypad mappings.
* Can be invoked from a command-line to directly run a game from a front-end or dashboard and bypass the user-selection screens. (Only if the frontend or dashboard supports this feature.)
* Can return to the launching program *if* the launching program supports this feature. For example, if the custom-launch routines are incorporated into a new frontend, that frontend could launch WINSTONX and when you exit WINSTONX, that frontend can be automatically reloaded.
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Official Site: http://xport.xbox-scene.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: forums.xbox-scene.com, xbins.org
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(Friday 29 August 2003 17:39 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xecuter2 Bios Build 4978.02 (512k)
>> From nfo:
[QUOTE]
We've coded a new packer with heavy compression algorythms - the bios is now 512k.
Except 4979 in the next couple of days , we're adding DHCP support plus a couple of on screen display extras.
Also looking at PASV and other FTP extras to give optimum performance.
Changes 4978->4978.2:
- Squeezed to 512k with FTP server still functional (this is done by implementing heavy compression algorithms)
- no functional changes
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Official Site: http://www.teamxecuter.com
Download: n/a (contains MS copyrighted code)
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Friday 29 August 2003 14:36 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Map Modifier v3
>> CLuis released a new version of his Halo Map Modifier(info). What's new/fixed:
* Added PPF Patch Maker
Makes Patches without the need of original map files and hacked map files and 100x times faster.
You Can use your old menu.ini from v2 with v3
Official Site: n/a, by CLuis
Download: here
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Friday 29 August 2003 14:31 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XConfigurator v0.9beta
>> From cchojin on forums.xbox-scene.com:
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Supports Avalaunch(info) 4.7.2
This tool was written in C# under M$ Visual Studio 2003 as an exercise for me to learn how XML is handled in it.
It allows you to open Avalaunch Xml configuration file and reads all config parameters from it.
You also have the possibility to create a blank new one.
All the changes can be saved back to the file.
Changelog:
- First public release, included in the installation a sample xml file. (v0.9Beta)
- Write XML (v0.8)
- Read XML (v0.7)
- Full Avalaunch Config file object support (v0.5)
Todo:
- FTP to/from Xbox (In progress... expect another release soon...)
- Make it prettier (grey is sooo boring !)
- Make Avalaunch menu creation more flexible/user friendly
- EvoX, MXM, XBMP, other, etc... Xml Config file object support
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Official Site: http://www.chojin.be/xconfig/
Download: here
News-Source: forums.xbox-scene.com
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(Friday 29 August 2003 11:51 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBFTPHelper v0.01a
>> We received this batch file program from raygun:
[QUOTE]
XBFTPHelper is a batch file that gives your computer a temporary private IP address for FTPing to your Xbox, and reassigns a DHCP address after your FTP session has ended. This is useful if your ISP assigns a 255.255.255.255 SNMask, like mine does, which limits your LAN transfer speeds to the capped speed of your cable/dsl modem. I have a feeling that this is not a common problem, but hopefully someone else will find this useful.
This might seem a bit complicated, but I found that having to click my way to TCP/IP settings in control panel all the time was pretty tedious. With this batch file, all that's required after the one-time setup is a double-click, and everything else is done for you.
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Official Site: n/a, by raygun
Download: here
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(Friday 29 August 2003 11:45 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Tutorials posted
>> We received more tutorials for the Lik-Sang contest.
You can still send your tutorial till 5 September 2003 to make a chance to win one of the great prizes offered by Lik-sang.
More info to participate in the contest here.
If you sent a tutorial, but it's not online yet ... don't worry - all tutorial we got will participate to the contest and will be online soon!
* Water Cooling the Xbox
By Bs15 - read now
* Fan Speed Selection
By b-wox - read now
* Xbox SCSI tutorial + add extra DVDROM
By Elie and b-wox - read now
* SimpleX ISO(info) guide
By HSDEMONZ - rarred doc
* Craxtion(info) guide
By HSDEMONZ - rarred doc
* How to link the MS dashboard from Evox after installing the XTF exploit
By Overloaded - read now
* Updating your EEPROM using Configmagic
By Shanafan - read now
* UPDATED: Make your own intro movies
By Videogamebuyer14/Lilxobx - read now
* A noobs guide to flashing your BIOS
By Unreal7000 - read now
* Use v1.0/v1.1 PSU for v1.2/1.3 console
By Prodigal SA - read now
* Using Aluminum Foil to Make Contact With the X2L[+]'s d0 pogo & the d0 point
By ZoMbe - read now
* Guide to flashing your NEW Xecuter 2.2 with FlashBIOS and Installing EvolutionX(info)
By lookformeb - read now
* Use Custom Music in WWF Raw
By Shanafan - read now
* UPDATED: How To Use Original Xbox Hdd In Your Pc
By GTac01 - read now
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(Friday 29 August 2003 00:12 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Stardust v1.4 RE-RELEASED
>> ShALLaX just re-released Gentoox Stardust(info) v1.4:
[QUOTE]
I rereleased Stardust v1.4 with the following changes:
* Removed some useless verbosity from Cromwell(info)/ Xromwell(info)
* Changed the Cromwell/ Xromwell backdrop! Makes it MUCH easier to read any output, and it looks cleaner in my opinion!
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: http://gentoox.shallax.com
Download: here[gentoox.shallax.com]
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(Thursday 28 August 2003 23:17 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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MS Dashboard Dvd Region Free Patch
>> From sylver77 on forums.xbox-scene.com:
[QUOTE]
As i was bored of DVDX V2 with no remote control support, i decided to search for a way to have a Region Free M$ Dashboard !
Then i discovered DVDX V1 that is a XBOX Software that patch the Dashbord to turn it into a Region Free Player. Unfortunatly, this patch is only working with to first version of M$ Dashboard. So, using a desassembler, i merged the modifications to the latest version of the Dashboard (v4920).
All you have to do is :
- Get your xboxdash.xbe file on your PC
- Run the patch and apply it to your xboxdash.xbe
- Put the patched file back on your XBOX
- Watch your favorite DVDs using your high tech remote controler (not the porn ones )
I've tested it on both revisions of 4920 version (10027100 & 1012a700). You can try it on older versions, but there is no guarantee it will work (just let me know )!
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Official Site: n/a, by sylver77
Download: here
News-Source: forums.xbox-scene.com
Thanks to Pobbe for the link.
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(Thursday 28 August 2003 19:26 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBConnect 3.2
>> What's new/fixed:
* Added host location to server list screen.
* Added smiley icon to show buddy is in IRC
* Fixed tab orders
* Added quit message to game chat when user quits
* Added kick message to game chat when user is kicked
* Allow host to edit welcome message
* Removed help file and linked to xbchelp.com
* Removed popup for buddy online
* Buddy list should be updated better and reflect in games better
* Stopped invites while in a game
* Additional skin control updates
* Hosts can revinvite people
* Added button that host uses to announce start of game
* Added Game is ready sound
* Fixed black area sometimes next to game chat box
* 6 new skins
* Can send messages to anyone. No longer need to be in buddy list
* Search for XBox game information
* Search for new Xbox releases
* I also reverted some skin code to correct some edit box problems.
* You can now change the host description for you game.
* Fixed kick appearing when not a host
* Tons of minor visual bug fixes.
* Other stuff I cant remember!
Official Site: http://www.xbconnect.com
Download: http://www.xbconnect.com/downloads.php
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(Thursday 28 August 2003 17:27 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Gentoox Stardust v1.4 + WATCHME released
>> ShALLaX released a new version of Gentoox Stardust(info):
[QUOTE]
Not much new this time (but one of the fixes is pretty important!):
* Removed vibrating X-pad on boot - if you had any device other than an X-pad plugged in it would cause the BIOS/ XBE to lock up.
* Cromwell(info) and Xromwell(info) binaries are now also included in the .iso file.
WATCHME is a video tutorial on how to use Stardust to install Gentoox. See just how simple it is for your self!
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: http://gentoox.shallax.com
Download: here[gentoox.shallax.com]
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(Thursday 28 August 2003 15:44 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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More screens of nexgen XdashOs http Server
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(Thursday 28 August 2003 12:24 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox Backup Toolkit 1.5.1
>> trackfive mailed a new release of Xbox Backup *Mac OSX*(info):
[QUOTE]
Good news for users of the Xbox Backup app for OS X! This new incarnation, now called Xbox Backup Toolkit includes all the simplicity and goodness from Xbox Backup plus new features which include extracting backups and rewriting backups to the optimized format used by extract-xiso(info). Fixed some stability issues from Xbox Backup as well. This product will replace Xbox Backup.
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: n/a, by trackfive
Download (for MAC OS X): here
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(Thursday 28 August 2003 10:40 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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MP3 FAT-X Renamer 0.8b
>> A new version of MP3 FAT-X Renamer(info) has been released:
[QUOTE]
So I have uploaded the new Version. I changed the TopMost Transfer Window. Now you can add a CheckBox to change it to TopMost and used the right Word for Table ;)
What does still missing?
1) Of course the MutliSelect for both, the Explorer Window and the FTP Client.
2) Some more Functions for the FTP Client (rename, move etc.). And the Support for EvoX.
3) The advanced MP3 Functions.
4) Thinking about the using from the TV Schedule. An automatic download and transfer. Also to change the structure of the xml file. Perhaps deleting TV Programms or change the sequence for them. Would be nice if you write would you think in the Suggestions Forums, cuz I´m not sure about this one.
What's new/fixed:
* Support for any files
* new GUI
* choosable Char Table
* FTP Client Functions
* and some more
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: http://mp3fatx.de.vu/
Download: here
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(Thursday 28 August 2003 08:09 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Breaking the 137gb limit in kernel ?
>> oz_paulb (PaulB) posted a very interesting post about breaking the 137gb HDD limit in the xbox kernel. Until now it was always believed that the 137gb limit was due the xbox chipset ... but now oz_paulb released some info on forums.xbox-scene.com:
[QUOTE]
Xbox-Linux seems to support LBA-48 (where Xbox kernel only supports LBA-28, limiting it to 137GB), so it seems that it's not a 'chipset' issue (as was previously thought)
I've got some great news - I have the MS Xbox KERNEL reading/writing an LBA48 drive using the LBA48 commands (meaning: drives > 137GB will be possible)!
The KERNEL recognizes that it's an LBA48 drive at startup time, and sets the drive size accordingly (I'm using a 200GB drive, and it's reading the size correctly).
The KERNEL read/write functions are now using LBA48 commands, and they work!
Now, I've not tried reading/writing past the LBA28 limit on the disk, but there's no reason it won't work - the only possible issue was whether/not the LBA48 commands / command-structure would work.
I've got to clean up the error checking, and finalize a couple more routines. Then, I'll write a test app that creates a bunch of unique files on the F: partition, and goes back/verifies they all are still unique (to confirm nothing 'wraps' and overwrites back to the beginning).
I've also got a simple 'partition table' mechanism, so there can be up to 8 partitions on the drive. The main reason for this is to allow for other operating systems (like Linux) to co-exist with the Xbox (usually, the Xbox uses up the entire remainder of the drive for F:, leaving nothing for Linux).
Since I'm not sure if/when mod bios developers will incorporate my changes (and whether/not they'll incorporate ALL of my changes - I'm really concerned that the 'partition table' stuff may get ignored since it really only helps other OS's like Linux), I'm also in contact with the developer of Xbtool, and it's possible this will be a selectable option that can be applied as a 'patch' to any bios - just like the various other color/etc patches he's already got.
I hope to have this all finished up in the next couple of days (depends on my 'real' job, and how busy I am there). I just wanted to give an update, since I think people are interested in this.
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News-Source: forums.xbox-scene.com (please only reply to that thread if you have something serious to say).
Thanks to Nuendo for warning us about this news.
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 22:14 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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cromwell 2.24c
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 20:33 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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A rival to the Xbox? The Phantom
>> By Walt McGraw on CNN.com:
[QUOTE]
A few weeks ago a new game console was unveiled on the Web called Phantom.
Its developer, Infinium Labs, promises it will be the "must-have high performance game console," and that the Phantom will provide "more access to more games of every genre than any competing product," all "with blazing speed."
I spoke to David Frederick, chief marketing officer at Infinium Labs.
BVGH: Am I nuts, or is Phantom less of a story about hardware, and more about a new way to deliver content?
Frederick: [laughs] Man, you are so on top of things. I'm not trying to be patronizing. That's it! It's a content delivery system. Phantom is a new way to deliver content into your living room. The box is a means to an end.
Frederick expects Phantom to come bundled with 50 or so games right off the bat, but wouldn't say which publishers, if any have already signed up. Still, he says, the folks at Infinium will make their scheduled release date of Q1 in '04, all for under $300 bucks at the outset, plus $10 bucks a month. And, of course, the cost of any premium games bought a la carte.
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Read the whole article on CNN.com.
Thanks to Sheriff for the link.
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 20:05 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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JbOnE's AutoFill-Soundtracks Dash Patcher
>> From the readme:
[QUOTE]
Let me start off by clarifying the name - it is an "autofill" because you don't have to edit any config.xaps or menu xap's to have your menu's filled. But it is based on the SavedGameGrid - so you need a save on your hd in order for anything to show up on the menus. I figured it was easier for ppl to edit their saves than to keep editing their xap's everytime they added/removed an item. Now thanks to Xtech - that process got even easier :) Included is his DummySaveCreator which with one click of a button will create any dummy saves needed to fully represent your hard drive's contents in the menus. Much thanks to him for his time and
effort spent coding that one ;) While I'm doing the props giving, I also need to thank Gcue for coming up with such an easily configured music style menu, Dfunked for posting that first Settings menu tutorial, and of course the Godfather of Xip - Voltaic for getting us into them
in the first place ;)
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Official Site: n/a
Download: here
News-Source: http://www.xbins.org
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 16:02 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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BlissX v3
>> BlissX(info) is a intellivision emulator. Whats New:
- Changed keypad controller interpretation so that if (for example) buttons 2+4 are pressed simultaneously, it will be interpreted as button 1. This should allow for button mappings/control similar to Bliss v1
Official Site: http://xport.xbox-scene.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 14:17 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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More alternative modchips ...
>> More 'alternative' modchips with own LPC emulation are coming out these days. We already introduced the CYCLONE 2 (AKIRA) and the Xtrmod 1.3 beta (or SmartBox Pro) before.
Here are some others I found:
* Aladdin Advance
 Click for full view
[QUOTE]
Lattice M4a3 64 and SST 49lf020 TSOP or PLCC package working on Xbox v1.0-v1.3
Plus optionnals wires offering more features (hdd led features, boot modes, etc...)
3 differents boots modes:
a) NORMAL boot: quick press on the "ON/OFF" button of the Xbox front panel.
b) CHEAP MOD boot: press and hold the "ON/OFF" button until Led turns RED.
Chip will be ON, FLASH OFF, and the Green Led will flash and work when your hdd is working, like any PC !
c) CHEAP MOD FLASHABLE boot: press and hold the "ON/OFF" button until Led starts flashing in RED.
Chip will be ON, FLASH ON, and the RED LED will continuously flash, to indicate you that the XBOX is in the FLASH mode
Sold with or without the FLASH 49LF020.
So people can upgrade their old 49LF's mod for having, the hdd led features, guessing they are using it as a computer ... isn't it linux community ?
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Official Site: n/a
* Apple X Pro
[QUOTE]
Specifications:
- One chip for all current existing xbox (v1.0, v1.1, v1.2, v1.3)
- Very easy to disable mod for xbox Live
- Can boot between original and modchip bios
- LED lights up when it is in operation
- 2 Wire Installation + solderpads (x1-style)
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Official Site: http://www.apple-chip.com
* LFE 512K Module
[QUOTE]
Main Features include:
1. Compatible with v1.0, v1.1, v1.2 and the latest v1.3 of the Consoles.
2. Full 512KB access for BIOSes that are larger than 256KB.
3. Storing two different 256KB BIOSes and ability to select one or the other.
4. Write-Protection mode.
5. Flashable/programmable via Evox.
6. Each 256K bank can be individually flashed via Evox.
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Official Site: http://members.optusnet.com.au/~neurosys/
* X-Killer V3
[QUOTE]
Features:
Compatiable with ALL Xboxes; V1.0, V1.1, V1.2 & V1.3
Upgradeable on board after installation.
Optional ON/Off switch: NO detection by Xbox LIVE.
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Official Site: http://www.x-killer.com
I also saw the 'Dia-X-ecuter', which is just yet another name for the Xtrmod 1.3 beta.
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 13:53 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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What will be available in the first release of neXgen XDashOS
>> From swolsten on the XboxOpenSource Forum:
[QUOTE]
Right, a lot of people are wanting a release of nexgen to see where were up to so I have decided to release a build. Now dont get your hopes up, it will not be a fully functional build, in fact it will not do a lot at all.
The first build we release will not be a dashboard as such, it will be more like a Multi Game DVD Menu.
It will have a cut down skin and should only be ran from DVD.
You will not be able to change any system settings.
You will not be able to use networking.
You will not be able to play music.
Infact all you will be able to do is put applications or games (homebrew of course) on the DVD or CD, boot your xbox and select which you want to load. Like I said it is very basic.
We were not going to release anything until we had a stable dashboard but due to popular demand we (or rather I) have decided to release this.
There are still some memory leaks in this build and I dont have it fully working yet, I have a few minor issues to iron out before I release so it wont be today, maybe tomorrow but I hope it will be by the end of the week.
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Official Site: http://www.xboxopensource.com
News-Source: XboxOpenSource Forum
Thanks to maxconsole for the link.
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 13:32 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBtool 1.0.8b5
>> Another new version of XBtool(info) . What's new/fixed:
-4978 patcher should be fully functional now. Don't test it if you can't recover, but if you can I'd love to here some feed back.
Official Site: http://home.alltel.net/nghtshd/xbtool.html
Download: here
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 12:38 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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DashColorPatcher v0.1.1beta Public
>> From the readme:
[QUOTE]
1) WORKS ONLY FOR DASHBOARD 4920 (10027100 one)
2) Don't use long file names for your dashboard file, IT'S NAME MUST IN 8.3 FORMAT,
3) If it don't work, try it on fresh xbe,
4) On some materials you will be not able to modify one or more of RGBA primitive, don't stress, it's normal that means that the selected material cannot handle it,
5) The No XIPs Resign Patch only allow you to mod XIPs files without resigning the dashboard (thx Voltaic) but you still need to resign after patching using this tool or when you add a file in a XIP.
6) This program is under high development and still in alpha stage so i assume know what you are doing....
7) ALLWAYS MAKE SOME BACKUPS !!!
8) It is known that some presets or some colors config does not work or may have some dash bugs, (so try to change some and play again!).
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Official Site: n/a (by fuckdb)
Download: here
News-Source: http://www.xbins.org
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 12:15 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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neXgen/XDashOS TitleImage competition
>> From xboxopensource.com:
[QUOTE]
The Comp Has ended please vote for your favourite image over at our FORUMS in the competitions section.
[/QUOTE]
You can vote for your favorite image here
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 07:17 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Work In Progress: new xISO xFER
>> From Devenic on the xFer Forum:
[QUOTE]
Many new xFER features will only work on Avalaunch(info).
I want to get some feedback on what I'm working on for the next version of xFER. But these features are much easier to implement (and will execute faster) under Avalaunch. ISO creation is working quite well, and it makes optimized ISOs that take full advantage of the Xbox DVD filesystem.
Here is a sample of what is in the works:
What I need to know is if anyone would use these features if they only worked on Avalaunch.
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Official Site: http://www.nadox.se/xfer/
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 07:02 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBOX LIVE site up!
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(Wednesday 27 August 2003 02:19 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Several websites closed in protest against software patents in EU
>> Alot of development website (+600), including some Xbox dev-sites like Xbox-Linux and YurSoft are closed today in protest against software patents in Europe.
Like stated on the Xbox-Linux website:
[QUOTE]
This page is temporarily closed in protest against software patents. Websites may soon be closed down regularly due to software patents. Software patents can get you prosecuted for publishing texts you wrote yourself!
[/QUOTE]
For more information visit http://swpat.ffii.org/:
[QUOTE]
For the last few years the European Patent Office (EPO) has, contrary to the letter and spirit of the existing law, granted more than 30000 patents on computer-implemented rules of organisation and calculation (programs for computers). Now Europe's patent movement is pressing to consolidate this practise by writing a new law. Europe's programmers and citizens are facing considerable risks. Here you find the basic documentation, starting from a short overview and the latest news.
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More (general) news about this action can also be found on zdnet.co.uk and slashdot.org
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(Tuesday 26 August 2003 22:59 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Gentoox Stardust update *updated*
>> An update about Gentoox Stardust(info):
[QUOTE]
Stardust now support 256k, 512k and 1024k bank BIOS flashing.
Update: RAM guessing has been taken out - I realised its not possible since the default bootloader limits to 64mb so all xboxes would report back as 64mb. This is a shame because it would have taken out one of the installation steps - oh well!
No new download required - the update is automatic! :)
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Official Site: http://gentoox.shallax.com
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(Tuesday 26 August 2003 20:40 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Xbox Live website not up yet
>> The new Xbox LIVE website was expected on August 25 ... but apparently its delayed for some time. It should now be online real soon though.
From http://www.xbox.com/LIVE/:
[QUOTE]
Update: We are in the final stages of verification. Thanks for your patience!
You'll see a fresh new Web site at www.xbox.com/live. This will include an option for Xbox Live subscribers to use their Gamertags to log on to a special area of the site called My Live. Here subscribers will be able to see their Friends List and the games their friends are playing on Xbox Live.
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The new Xbox Live 2.0 Dashboard is still expected for mid-september (12th?).
Keep in mind to save a backup of your Xbox HD (not only exploit users, also modchip users ... so you can easily restore) somewhere ... you never know what kinda checks MS might ad (scan HD, ...).
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(Tuesday 26 August 2003 19:27 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBtool 1.0.8b4
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(Tuesday 26 August 2003 16:38 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X2 Bios 4978 fixed launcher 1.0.1
>> NghtShd already released an updated version of his bios based on the X2 4978 bios. From nfo:
[QUOTE]
Launch up to 8 apps by holding a controller button during boot. (More or less a proof of concept hack.)
The built-in ftp server will not function with this BIOS because I ripped it out and replaced it with the launcher app. Howver, I have included the FTP server as an XBE file. If you add it to your boot.txt file you should probably put it on line one, because if the A button isn't pressed when it launches it will imediately try to boot a dash.
I've flashed this BIOS to my TSOP and tested it pretty extensively. I can't guarantee, however, that it will work on your box. Use with caution!
Notes:
* Quitting an app launched from the BIOS will probably result in a hang.
* IGR seems to work and you can hold a button after the machine resets to launch another app.
History:
* Fixed hang when no controllers were present.
* Zeroed out dead data.
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Official Site: n/a, by NghtShd
Download: n/a (contains MS copyrighted code)
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Tuesday 26 August 2003 14:28 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Lik-Sang settles mod chip case out of court
>> From Rob Fahey on gamesindustry.biz:
[QUOTE]
Former online retailer Lik-Sang International has settled a case brought by Sony out of court, undertaking to cease trade in any copyright circumvention devices and paying an undisclosed compensation sum.
The company, which formerly operated the popular online game retail site Lik-Sang.com (now under new ownership and unaffected by this decision), has also agreed to cancel its appeal against the ruling in favour of Sony by Hong Kong's High Court in March.
However, it continues to fight similar cases against Nintendo and Microsoft, both of whom were involved in the action against the company in September of last year which won an injunction against it for selling copyright circumvention devices.
According to Lik Sang International, the decision to settle with Sony was taken due to new developments in international law surrounding mod chips and similar devices, as well as for simple financial reasons.
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News-Source: gamesindustry.biz.
Thanks to SeasonOfFire for the link.
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(Tuesday 26 August 2003 13:04 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBtool 1.0.8b3
>> NghtShd just released a new version of XBtool(info). What's new/fixed:
* Fixed a 4978 patcher bug that could allow patching with dash names which were too long (that would be very bad).
* More display bug fixes.
Official Site: http://home.alltel.net/nghtshd/xbtool.html
Download: here
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(Tuesday 26 August 2003 12:47 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X2 4978 Bios fixed launcher 1.0
>> From nfo:
[QUOTE]
Launch up to 8 apps by holding a controller button during boot.
How:
Make a text file named boot.txt (see example which should have been included in the archive). Put the full pathnames to the apps you want to have available on individual lines in boot.txt. Example line:
e:\Apps\MXM\default.xbe
Do not leave any black lines between apps listed in boot.txt Place boot.txt in the root directory of your C: partition. (Harddisk0\\Partition2)
The apps will be launched when a button is held during boot according to the order listed in in boot.txt.
Line 1 - A Button
Line 2 - B Button
Line 3 - X Button
Line 4 - Y Button
Line 5 - Black Button
Line 6 - White Button
Line 7 - Left Trigger
Line 8 - Right Trigger
If the app isn't found or none of the above buttons were held during boot, dashboard apps will be searched for in the following order:
c:\\evoxdash.xbe
c:\\avadash.xbe
c:\\mxmdash.xbe
c:\\xboxdash.xbe
e:\\evoxdash.xbe
e:\\avadash.xbe
e:\\mxmdash.xbe
e:\\xboxdash.xbe
f:\\evoxdash.xbe
f:\\avadash.xbe
f:\\mxmdash.xbe
f:\\xboxdash.xbe
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Official Site: n/a, by NghtShd
Download: n/a (contains MS copyrighted code)
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Tuesday 26 August 2003 10:39 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xecuter2 Bios build 4978 Bug Fix + new Xbox v1.4 ?
>> From nfo:
[QUOTE]
Update
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The first release wasn't working on X2.x Lite due to a 1MB compatibility issue that we simply forget to check. So apologies for that and here is the fixed version (Only 9 bytes difference)
Tested on X2.0, X2.1, X2.2 Lite & Pro on v1.0, v1.1, v1.2 & v1.3 Xbox Mainboards
For those who stuffed their X2 Lites - apologies. However a fix was released for those without a method of recovery:
1. Make a "Free-Xevox" xbox cd and load with x2 lite switched off.
2. It should freeze up ya box cos it's looking for the font hacks (which aren't there).
3. Switch ya chip back on and hit the eject button.
4. Should now reboot into 4978 bios.
5. Now reflash back to 4977 and next time read up b4 u flash (hehe)
Credits to A1patriot
Information
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X2 4978 is a first in xbox kernels. We have successfully embedded a fully working XBE into the kernel opening up a huge amount of possibilities for future mods and bios's.
You should all know that this bios is a preview release. It is not final in any way and you should use it with caution. It will constantly be improved and changed over a period of time.
The current XBE is an FTP server - enabling you to connect to your xbox with no dashboard installed or to rescue your system with a corrupt dashboard installed.
Here are some points describing its usefulness:
1) For people who dont have a cd burner
2) For those who have difficulty in burning a CD
3) For those who mess up their dash somehow and cannot get back into the box
You should note this release isn't just about an FTP server - we can add anything we want - it's a matter of imagination. In the meantime if there is anyone who has an improved FTP server code - by all means pass it on and we will include whatever improvements you bring.
We are currently including improvements from the MXM dash (By Ben Jeremy) so thanks go to him.
Support Apps
------------
Nghtshd (as expected) has released a tool for you to change the IP configuration to suit your own.
http://home.alltel.net/nghtshd/x2cfg.html
You should also check out his excellent XB Tool app
http://home.alltel.net/nghtshd/xbtool.html
Current Issues
---------------
- Reported problems with original Halo not booting. Seems to be an issue with bios greater than 256k. Being investigated
- We're working on a new compression method to get this down to 512k - however 1MB+ is now inevitable.
- May be possible to flash onboard tsop with a new embedded xbe without any tricks - Being investigated
- Please report all bugs to forums.xbox-scene.com or worldxbox.co.uk
Other News
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We have a new v1.4 Xbox sitting in our workshop. Currently looks like new RC4. Watch this space.
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Official Site: http://teamxecuter.com
Download: n/a (MS copyrighted code)
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Tuesday 26 August 2003 09:15 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Complete hex values for HCE v04
>> We received this from SHiZNO:
[QUOTE]
I wrote a small app that would convert all the hex values at http://media.7708.net/hack/ to HCE (Halo Cache Editor(info)) friendly format. (scenery and shader)
Ofcourse v0.4 only supports 10 pages so you will have to remove a few [shader] tags, but apparently v0.5 will support about 30 pages.
Included all maps in zip file.
For anyone too lazy to convert all the scenery/shader values themself :)
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: n/a, by SHiZNO
Download: here
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(Tuesday 26 August 2003 09:13 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Gentoox DVD label
>> From shallax on gentoox.shallax.com:
[QUOTE]
I got bored, what with just having finished a release. So to keep me occupied, I decided to try my hand at a DVD label design, check it out!
Update:
I decided to drop the official Microsoft artwork from the label due to copyright issues and I made the "x" in Gentoox green.
Download it from here
[/QUOTE]
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(Tuesday 26 August 2003 07:01 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBtool 1.0.8b2
>> NghtShd released a new version of XBtool(info). What's new/fixed:
* Miscellaneous display fixes.
* Fixed 4978 dash name patching (actually patches the embedded FTPd app).
* Removed x2 4976 support, which was broken anyway (4976.02 still supported, but will probably be dropped soon).
Official Site: http://home.alltel.net/nghtshd/xbtool.html
Download: here
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(Monday 25 August 2003 22:35 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBoyAdvance v6
>> Xport released a new version of XBoyAdvance:
[QUOTE]
XBoyAdvance - GBA/GBC/GB/SGB/SGB2 Emulator for XBox v6
What's New:
* Implemented VisualBoy Advance 1.6a sources
* 480p, 720p, 1080i support
* Hardware filtering options : Point, Bilinear, Trilinear, Anisotropic
* Screen size/position saved with each game
* Selectable throttle speed
* Other UI updates/bugfixes to make it current with standard UI
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: http://xport.xbox-scene.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: forums.xbox-scene.com / xbins.org
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(Monday 25 August 2003 20:26 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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BlissX v2
>> Xport released a complete redone version of Bliss(info)X:
[QUOTE]
BlissX Intellivision Emulator port for XBox v2
Features :
* Emulates the Intellivision
* Excellent compatibility - ported from Bliss (+ Intellivoice games do *not* work yet.)
* ZIP support
* Cheat system - Search/Create your own cheat codes (see notes)
* Favorites list
* Netplay
* Resizable game screen
* Save Game management - delete save game files
* 480p, 720p, 1080i support
* Skin-able
* Samba/NetBIOS sharing support (read roms from your PC)
* Relax Network Sharing (read roms from your PC)
* Play MP3 or M3U playlists in the background (Can also read MP3/M3U from across Samba/Relax shares.)
* User definable save directory. If you don't like the default of E:\SAVES\BLISSX you can change it via the BLISSX.INI file
* Take in-game screenshots and display them on the game selection list
* New UI feature - auto-screenshot capture mode. When enabled, the emu will start taking screenshots at a user-defined interval. Useful for ripping sprites/animation.
* Hardware filtering options : Point, Bilinear, Trilinear, Anisotropic
* Graphics filters :
* Record/Playback feature - record your gameplay in the emu and then play it back again. Record up to 10 minutes of gameplay.
* Every single in-game command is fully customizable on any of the four joypad controllers.
* Map any emulator or UI command to a single button or a combination of two buttons. (e.g. RTrigger+LTrigger = Save State)
* Autofire capabilities for any emulator button on any controller
* One-button combos (define a series of emulator commands to be played back when you press a user-definable XBox controller combination.) (E.g. Press RTrigger+LTrigger to execute the command string A,B,A,B,Up,Down,Left,Right)
* Traverse any directory on any drive ( Continue selecting the parent directory entry on the file selection list to get the drive selection list. Selectable drives are C, D, E, F, R, X, Y, Z, and SMB. R is the CDROM drive. SMB is the samba share you have defined in your BLISSX.ini file.) Press Y from any file-listing screen to go up one directory level.
* All UI commands (save state, load state, screenshot, etc) can be invoked from the Options/Pause menu as well as in-game via your customized joypad mappings.
* Can be invoked from a command-line to directly run a game from a front-end or dashboard and bypass the user-selection screens. (Only if the frontend or dashboard supports this feature.)
* Can return to the launching program *if* the launching program supports this feature. For example, if the custom-launch routines are incorporated into a new frontend, that frontend could launch BLISSX and when you exit BLISSX, that frontend can be automatically reloaded.
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: http://xport.xbox-scene.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: forums.xbox-scene.com
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(Monday 25 August 2003 19:56 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBMP CVS Xbins Compile 8-24-2003
>> There's a new Xbins compiled version of XboxMediaplayer (using sourcecode in CVS on 24 august).
What's new/fixed:
* webserver (./web dir and subdirs) http://ip.of.your.xbox/xbmp to get something more interesting
* fixed bug in getxbepath that sometimes prevented xbmp from running not as dash
* config.xml: added and
* config.xml: added false
Note: Use this build at own risk. If you want an official stable version get XBMP 2.4 released by Complex.
Official Site: https://sourceforge.net/projects/xbplayer/, http://www.xboxmediaplayer.de
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: http://www.xbins.org/xbmp.php
Thanks to Bateman for warning us about this new build.
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(Monday 25 August 2003 18:59 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X2 FTP Cfg 1.0.2
>> nghtshd released a new version of X2 FTP Cfg(info). What's new/fixed:
* Feature: disable dialog items when no kernel is loaded and display status in the edit box.
* Feature: added an extra byte to the IP string length (not tested).
* Fix: superflous extraction when loading kernel (XBFlashLib bug).
* Fix: possible bug in the IP text length limit call.
Official Site: http://home.alltel.net/nghtshd/x2cfg.html
Download: here
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(Monday 25 August 2003 12:58 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New neXgen XDashOS screens
>> From xboxopensource.com:
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Well i woke up in the mrning to find my email flooded with thousands of email saying that we are fony's & we just gave up on nexgen the same way the original coders did. This is not true & to prove it here are some screens for now so shut the fuck up sit down & wait.
HERE ARE SCREENS FOR YOU HAPPY!!!!!!!!
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Check out the more screenshots on xboxopensource.com
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(Monday 25 August 2003 11:35 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Easy Phoenix Bios Loader Beta Testing
>> From http://woogerworks.servehttp.com/epi/:
[QUOTE]
This Project is designed to help ease the installation of the XBox exploit methods.
In the current upcoming release its planned to have:
* Backup/Restore (Of Original XBox Drive Configuration that the Installatioin will Modify)
* Automated Installation of the choosen exploit
* Determin the best Configuration for your XBox
* Building the Configuration files necessary for installation and all needed applications to be installed
* Automate the Installation procedures including creating the necessary folders and copying all files for the choosen exploit
* Copy the 007/MA Save Game Exploit over to the XBoxs E Drive (If Choosen)
Current Status
Beta Testing Beginning
If You Would Like to Be a Beta Tester Please Send an Email to: woogerboy21@hotmail.com
In the Email Please Include the Following:
- XBox Model Number
- XBox MSDash Number
- XBox Kernel Version
**Please Note** Not All Applicants Will be Selected, Beta Testers Will be Choosen on Submission of Email.
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Official Site: http://woogerworks.servehttp.com/epi/
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(Monday 25 August 2003 10:42 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Halo XBE and Map Text Editor v2.1
>> From nfo:
[QUOTE]
Version 2.1.0 includes a Map Text editor for those who like to fool around with the text strings inside the Halo cached maps. This portion of the program was researched and written by jimmsta, whom, at the moment, doesn't have a working modchip to see if this map text editor even works. All he knows is that you CAN change the map strings in Halo, and make gameplay more... realistic.
Ugh... still needs some bugfixes... major bugfixes at that. It seems that with the addition of a new editor, I've broken all support for anything.... Nothing really works, but that's ok, because all the error checking is working...
Yep... all that error checking code works fine... now to get vb to load the map files up in segments, to conserve memory....
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: n/a, by jimmsta
Download: here
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Monday 25 August 2003 08:15 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Gentoox Home v2.1 re-released
>> from shallax...
[QUOTE]
Ok, its out again! The download is available from the downloads link, or from Stardust, if you can - use Stardust, it makes the installation SO much easier and gives less room for user error!
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: http://gentoox.shallax.com
Download: here
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(Monday 25 August 2003 01:15 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Gentoox Stardust v1.3
>> ShALLaX released a new version of Gentoox Stardust(info):
* Added a predefined /etc/resolv.conf file. This means that statically defined IP users can now use Stardust without having to mess around with nameserver entries.
* Updated Cromwell(info) and Xromwell(info) to get rid of a typo (Booting linuxboot.cfg _form_ FATX).
* Added better network failure testing routine.
So for those of you who couldnt get static routing working (lack of DHCP server), give this a try!
Official Site: http://gentoox.shallax.com
Download: here[gentoox.shallax.com]
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 22:48 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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baRenameX v0.99a
>> jinx_removing released a new version of baRenameX(info).
What's new/fixed:
* Added ZIP support
* Added FTP support
* Fixed some crashes with the log system.
Download: here
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 22:39 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Chameleon Adaptor Manual + Videos
>> From Team Xodus:
[QUOTE]
A quick note to accompany our Adaptor install guide.
As most will already know, we had a small problem concerning the size of the pogo-pins. This was quickly solved using the gold plated pins, now supplied standard with all adaptors. As it turns out and as you will see from the following vid`s, the pins dramatically increase the stability of the electrical contact to the LPC points. There is at least a 300 % increase of contact surface area between Gold and Solder, one of the weak spots of any solder less adaptor so far. The pins coupled with stronger pogos, as well as our unique and ingenious Gold plated spring wire for D0, easily challenge a solder install .. to prove this we have gone out of our way to bring you some very disturbing vid`s.. PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME ….
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Official Site: http://www.xodus-chip.com
Download Chameleon Adaptor Manual: here
Download Adaptor Test Videos: http://www.xodus-chip.com
Buy Chameleon/Adaptor: easybuy2000.com
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 19:04 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X2 FTP Cfg 1.0.1
>> nghtshd released already a new version of X2 FTP Cfg.
Tool for changing the IP address and partition mapping in the X2 4978 kernel.
What's new/fixed:
* Feature: Will issue an error and disable patching if a ROM file other than x2 4978 is loaded.
* Fixed: Possible crash on exit.
Official Site: http://home.alltel.net/nghtshd/x2cfg.html
Download: here
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 18:51 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XipUploader
>> jimk just released XipUploader:
[QUOTE]
Here is a new tool for winxip or can be used by itself.
It will simply upload all the xips in a folder and your xboxdash.xbe to your xbox.
Can be setup as a tool in winxip for ftp cababilities.
Uploader was created because I hate having to use multiple programs to complete on task. It takes to much time!
Unzip into your winxip folder or where ever you edit your xips.
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Official Site: n/a, by jimk
Download: here
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 17:37 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Gentoox Home 2.1 will be rereleased with Webmin bugs fixed
>> From ShALLaX on http://gentoox.shallax.com:
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I feel it unacceptable for me to release software with such a severe bug/ security issue as the last one I just posted. For this reason, I am rereleasing Home v2.1 with both webmin issues fixed. In the long run, it will be worth while, but for now it means not having Gentoox Home(info) v2.1 for another day. I'll obviously let you know when the new one is online - I'm taking down the current edition before any damage is done to peoples Xboxes! I don't want to be blamed for people losing data due to hacking. I'm also taking down the tutorials on how to fix these issues since they will be useless once this new version is released.
Thanks for understanding!
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 17:00 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X2 FTP Cfg
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 16:41 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Map Modifier v2 *update*
>> From the readme:
[QUOTE]
This app allows users to do full map mods quicker.
This app has 10 menus that u can use to add custom items.
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Update- a bug to not let you add/edit items is now fixed.
Official Site: n/a (by CLuis)
Download: here
News-Source: http://www.xbins.org
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 14:49 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Gentoox Home v2.1 *updated*
>> ShALLaX released a new version of Gentoox Home(info). What's new:
+ Scrollwheel support (Mice)
+ Updated raincoat (Supports v1.2 Xbox TSOP)
+ mkfs.fatx (Formats fatx partitions)
+ Preconfigured sudo (Lets users launch applications as root)
+ Updated GLIBC and GCC
+ USE flags correctly set
+ EVERYTHING recompiled to take advantage of updated GLIB and GCC and the USE flags
+ Updated all software (as of 23/08/03)
+ Added ppp and pppoe support (ppp, pppconfig, rp-pppoe, rppppoek, pppoed) - You figure out how to work them!
+ Scite (Powerful text editor for programmers, located on the KDE menu)
+ Netscape-flash
+ Cromwell(info) integration
+ Stardust integration
+ Added reboot and shutdown to KDE menu (Under the system menu)
+ More X-pads supported without needing to recompile the kernel!
+ dos2unix and unix2dos text file convertors
+ Webmin - extremely useful webconfiguration tool. Simply go to http://xbox_ip:10000 to use this utility. It really makes configuring your box SO much easier! Webmin even has a builtin SSH client which you can use from any web browser! Login with your root user details. (Autoloads at bootup)
+ Set nano/pico to use the -w flag by default
+ Samba shares enabled (see below for details)
+ Xboxlocal directory removed - totally obsolete, it always has been but I've always left it there to be safe :D
+ Dynamic IP/hosts reconfiguration on each bootup
+ Hostname and Domainname tools (see below)
Full readme: here[gentoox.shallax.com]
Note1: Webmin defaulted to Telnet in Home2.1, if you want to change this to SSH, read here.
Note2: SF mirrors are updated, so Gentoox Stardust(info) should be working fine.
update: IMPORTANT! Please Read
[QUOTE]
There is a security vulnerabilty in webmin that could allow people that dont change the webmin password to be hacked. Check this tutorial for details on how to fix it. MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS!
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update2: Gentoox Home v2.1 will be rereleased with 2 webmin bugs fixed (see news above) - download will be unavailable till new version is up.
Official Site: http://gentoox.shallax.com
Download: here[gentoox.shallax.com]
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 13:42 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Cromwell 2.24a
>> Xbox-Linux just released a new compiled Xromwell(info)/Cromwell(info) version.
What's new/fixed:
* Please use the 2.24a, the 2.24 release had a bug and did not boot on 1.0 Xboxes
Official Site: http://xbox-linux.sourceforge.net
Download: here
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 11:22 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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xSnes9x SDD-1 decompression
>> From Lantus on http://www.lantus-x.com/xSnes9x/:
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Andreas Naive has managed to "crack" the SDD-1 decompression algorithm found in games such as Star Ocean and SFA2/SFZ2. What does this mean?
Well say goodbye to those nasty graphics packs that were required to be loaded in to make the roms look correct. The new algorithm will decompress the rom on the fly.
This is a very awesome development for Snes emulation in general - and of course i will be providing it in xSnes9x.
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 07:54 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Map Modifier
>> >>A Halo related project from CLuis
[QUOTE]
This app allows users to do full map mods quicker.
This has preset Sections to add mods like Ghost, Ground, Wall, Sky.
You Can add more items in the misc section.
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Official Site: n/a (by CLuis)
Download: here
News-Source: http://www.xbins.org
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(Sunday 24 August 2003 02:41 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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