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1. what the in the hell is a BIOS and what does it do.... also what is the difference between it and a dashboard?
A bios changes the rules the xbox needs to follow in order to operate and a dashboard is basically like a front end letting you execute apps and browse your hard drive. just like the bios on your computer and windows would be your dashboard.
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2. how do i send these files to my xbox (i have an ftp client and can use it but where exactly do i send the files to ON the xbox
you can put the files anywhere you want to on your xbox deppending on what files and how big the drive is. be more specific if you want guidance on what to put where.
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3. what are some programs that will allow me to copy games directly to my xbox HD
DVD2XBOX is the most popular program you can rip games directly to your xbox or rip them to an smb share i recommend you use this app.
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4. where can i find those programs
Xbins.org enough said.
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5. where can i find an evolutionx dash or bios or what ever the hell it is?
Read the answer to question 4 again.
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6. where do i send the evolutionx once i get it??
If you want it as your main dash you should put it in c:\ on the xbox an rename it according to how you have your bios setup name usually works but if you have changed what your bios looks for adjust accordingly. <