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[LinksAwakening]

How are you supposed to get the files on the HDD without a mod?

You still need to use the 007 method to get the files on there... so I really don't think they accomplished that much...

[woo]

QUOTE (LinksAwakening @ Jul 4 2003, 03:32 AM)

How are you supposed to get the files on the HDD without a mod? You still need to use the 007 method to get the files on there... so I really don't think they accomplished that much...

I couldn't disagree more.  They've done everything (my favourite word today) that is neccesary to claim the prize.  They have released a method that doesn't require opening up your XBOX to do anything and is permanent.  I would surely think that this alone has enough merit.

Anyway, it's not "a mod", it's an exploit.  Mega-X Key only works in the same way as a standard XBOX memory card (except it allows you to upload to it from a PC) and with 007/MechAssault, you've got all you need.  Neither of these can be considered a "mod".  Sure, together they can be used to circumvent the XBOX's protection, but this is most definately a mod free solution

[feflicker]

I'd say it qualifies!

[the-ghoul]

QUOTE (woo @ Jul 4 2003, 03:39 AM)

QUOTE (LinksAwakening @ Jul 4 2003, 03:32 AM) How are you supposed to get the files on the HDD without a mod? You still need to use the 007 method to get the files on there... so I really don't think they accomplished that much... I couldn't disagree more.  They've done everything (my favourite word today) that is neccesary to claim the prize.  They have released a method that doesn't require opening up your XBOX to do anything and is permanent.  I would surely think that this alone has enough merit. Anyway, it's not "a mod", it's an exploit.  Mega-X Key only works in the same way as a standard XBOX memory card (except it allows you to upload to it from a PC) and with 007/MechAssault, you've got all you need.  Neither of these can be considered a "mod".  Sure, together they can be used to circumvent the XBOX's protection, but this is most definately a mod free solution

I agree. It is a no-open-box solution.

Hmm. I wonder what kind of implications this will start?

Will every T,D and H be able to mod and bootleg the X? If so, then problems-are-a-coming.

[LinksAwakening]

QUOTE (the-ghoul @ Jul 4 2003, 02:49 AM)

QUOTE (woo @ Jul 4 2003, 03:39 AM) QUOTE (LinksAwakening @ Jul 4 2003, 03:32 AM) How are you supposed to get the files on the HDD without a mod? You still need to use the 007 method to get the files on there... so I really don't think they accomplished that much... I couldn't disagree more.  They've done everything (my favourite word today) that is neccesary to claim the prize.  They have released a method that doesn't require opening up your XBOX to do anything and is permanent.  I would surely think that this alone has enough merit. Anyway, it's not "a mod", it's an exploit.  Mega-X Key only works in the same way as a standard XBOX memory card (except it allows you to upload to it from a PC) and with 007/MechAssault, you've got all you need.  Neither of these can be considered a "mod".  Sure, together they can be used to circumvent the XBOX's protection, but this is most definately a mod free solution I agree. It is a no-open-box solution. Hmm. I wonder what kind of implications this will start? Will every T,D and H be able to mod and bootleg the X? If so, then problems-are-a-coming.

That's what I believe too...

However, I do suppose this qualifies for the Xbox Linux prize... but I can't see myself using this anytime soon. I mean, what can you really do with it? Run backups on LIVE (for a VERY short time...)? Doesn't sound worth it to me...

Give me a $12 Cheapmod over this anyday...

Don't get me wrong... I totally respect the work and effort they put into this, but I myself don't think it's that great.

It is really just more of a pain to do this process then it is to install a modchip... so why bother? Plus, (unless you use it to flash your TSOP) it doesn't even have all the features of a modchip (i.e... HDD upgrade, etc...).

I suppose it could be useful for people who are too afraid to open their Xbox (yet somehow gain the courage to f#ck around with the dashboard files   ) who want to run Linux, but other than that... I really don't see a use...

[XBLamer]

I guarantee some little entrepaneur will be selling a kit in the next 5 to 10 days.

What you get your choice of mech assault or 007 and one memory cartridge already installed (maybe even a linux distro on a CD as well)

You load your choice of game and your done. You aslo have a new game and a new mem cart you know longer need.

Hmmm you could rent the whole kit out ??

[faceless]

this combined with something similar to the complex loader, that actually patches the kernel in ram, would be a true 'no open box' solution... of course, a $20~$35 game and $30 memcard costs more than a mod.... but the type of people who would use such a potential mod are the type that bought matrix even though it was expensive because it was 'no solder'...