You know I sit here and read this whole thread, and it got me to thinking. This sort of tactic is very underhanded. There are many mod chip users who didnt install their chip in their XBox and they dont want to open it again, for various reasons. Those people may have told the person that installed the chip, I want an Orignal Xenium, and instead were given a clone. Now if/when this ACT kicks in, what will happen to them? Are they not as innocent, if not more so, than OzXodus in this? What is OzXodus's view on what should be done in those situations, sorry kid your out of luck, shouldnt have bought a clone? But then, they reply, sir I wanted an OEN chip, asked for it, payed the outrageous price you asked for it, and altho Im the one thats been dicked over by a 3rd party, you now want to dick me over again? Two wrongs are making a right now?
This also reminds me of DRM. I havent installed this on my WinXP machine, as Im not sure about it yet. What if MS had made it a hidden update, and it also destroyed my mobo because I had some music on my computer that wasnt registered to work with DRM, so MS decided to take care of it. There would be outcry from the farthest land, no MS, youve done wrong, infringed on my benefits as a consumer. I bought this computer, and should be the one who chooses how it should be used. Isnt this the same argument we has modchip users use against MS when it comes to the XBox? EULA be damned, we dont rent, or partially own our XBoxes, and we want to decide how we use it, as a Linux computer, as a OEM Xbox, or as a modded one. I think the actions of OX introducing this malware (thats what it is, its malicious in intent and actions) into thier OS. Its setting a DANGEROUS standard. Whats to say they dont introduce another hidden piece od software in the next updates that will only allow you to use your Xbox when your using a certain size HDD for example, or anythig else in that vein. Sure I want to be able to modify my BIOS, change the name etc, but once again, I should be able to choose how that software is used on my hardware. yes, they should get paid for thier hardwork, but I should also have the last say on what happens to hardware that I bought, clones or no. Is there any sort of EULA from OX? Have they made their consumers aware, thru normal channels, not teh website or x-s.com, that such a piece of software is on thier chip? When you OEM Xenium owners received your chips, was there any sort of paper explaining what your rights as a owner are? Did they make you aware at the time of purchase about the malware on yoru chip? This is a MAJOR factor in the decision process. You say its a one in a million chance that this ACT would fuck up and erase an OEM chip? Well, what if it does happen to that millionth customer, is OX going to make amends and work with that customer? Have they provided any out if it does happen? Apparently, no they havent, as there is no info about it.
I can honestly say, I will never buy another one of OX chips for any customer of mine, and if anyone I know wants to buy one, I will make sure they dont, as they the consumer do not have the last say about what happens to that hardware. Why would you want a chip, clone or OEM, that has the possibility of being erased, rendering it useless. If you wated to secure your chips OX, there are alot of other ways. Hell, why dont you guys become the ONLY reseller, that way the ONLY place someone can buy YOUR chip is FROM you. If its bought ANYWHERE else, it has to be a clone. Your safe, your HW is safe, and you dont have to worry about this shit. Make it known to the novice and experienced buyer that the only option they have to buy an OEM chip is to contact OX and get it from them. Once thats known, no more of the 'I didnt know it was a clone' or the cloners taking respectful buyers for a ride.
Remember a few months back when MS updated everyone to Live 2.0 and the fonts exploit was removed? Remember the OUTRAGE that someone outside of the owner made the decision to interfere with the hardware? What is the difference here? None.
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