Before I turn on my box, I want to know if it will, in any way, try to automatically connect to live or something and wipe out my softmod. I think I once heard that if you try to connect to live, it will detect the mod and erase it and mess up your softmodded box, rendering it useless.
I'm trying to connect to Xlink Kai, but I can't seem to get it right. i downloaded and installed the necessary files. When I go to start it up, The little diagnostic thing says netwrork reachable not yet.
I did the port forward thing. I guess I did it right. Used port 30000 for start and end, and used my PC IP address as the server's ip address.
It connects, and I can see the games and arenas and everything, but it still says not yet. and after a while, it just closes automatically. I don't know If I have any firewalls enabled. I know I didn't install any on my computer, but I use Windows XP, so they might come with one automatically. I don't know what to do. You think you could help me?
You do forget that I have my OWN community to take care of and dont have time to sit in here all day when I'm finding less and less time to help out my own. No offence to XS, but I only visit here on occasaion other to check something out I want, or when directed by a HQ member about certain info etc.
Personally I have no grudges against you in any way, but I'm somewhat upset by some of your comments here. I do admit the Ndure softmod package is better overall for what it does, but I'm happy with what SID can do (and so have lots of other ppl that I've personally softmodded boxes for, and also tons of ppl on HQ that use it frequently also). Atleast one thing I haven't done is started going around saying your softmod package is crap, I have enough respect as a fellow install-maker to appreciate good work when I see it. And also, please take a look at SID 3 before you critzise it (even if you just look at my scripting and files like I did with yours).
I dont wanna start shit here but a small apology for this total disrespect would be appreciated. I'm not expecting anyone to get down on their hands and kness and kiss my ass, I'm not that kind of person, but I do believe one of the key features of ANY scene is respect amongst sceners, which I did (up until now) had a lot of for you, now the only respect I have for you is as a install-maker, nothing more...
Just my two cents on this whole thing...
PS: If I had to choose over PBL or NK for my own personal use, I'd prefer PBL, mainly for the fact you can use different types of BIOS with it (normal, debug etc.)
This thread has had me laughing since it started, it's like a regular soap opera... loads of comedy in the first few posts, and now some drama with two installer creators going head 2 head..... whatever will happen next?
Will this 360 thing ever hurry up so we can get back to hacking!!!!

You do have a lot of valid points which I do agree with, especially doing some hard research before a new version. 
I may as well look into the Virtual C and Eeprom capabilities of NK a little more, since I doubt after SID 3.1 I'll write another Xbox Softmod Installer, as it shouldn't be needed (unless some really radical shit comes down lol).
I also do partially agree that the menu systems for SID are a little confusing, but I think half the problem is that it didn't come with some good solid documentation. This is something me and my team are going to take a better look at this time around. But, in some defence, once you know how to use the system it's really quick and easy to use.
Anyways, that's about all for now. I might post up some more news later on about the progress of AID 3 / SID 3.1...
BTW, just out of curiosity, does anyone own an original "PAL" version of MechAssault that they would like to sell?? (a little off-topic but I have 2 / 3 games and I'd really like to finish the collection off).
As I've said a lot of people enjoy your work and if used well I'm sure it works good also.
MA is both region 1 and 4 so the pal version is exactly the same as the ntsc version (only the printing differs) so you could optionally get an ntsc version also.
Well, XLINK and streaming media with XBMC is probably the most you'll get now, unless you find more system link games to run through XLINK.
Sounds like you're basically all set.
DJB, a few things I'd like to point out:
I have to agree with Krayzie, that NKPatcher is better than PBL when distributing software that n00bs are bound to use, seeing as you have all the saftey features. I believe you did add NKPatcher options, but it was, what, NKP 8?
What Krayzie means why he says you should spend more time here, is to keep upto date on the latest releases, such as NKP 11.
As for debug support, I have developed a nice little disc installer which installs the XDK (not included), with a dual boot, for Krayzie's Ndure setups. See the link in my sig for info.
You say you developed SID around what you use? I did the same for this release, it was csomething I wanted to do, and thinking it useful, made it public. You need to, however, give some room for people to customize things themselves, like I did, by using simple setups. It's also a good idea to not include most of these options in the installer, as newbies will get confused, and make choices which may not be the best. Just give them something that works that they can't fuck up (shadowC and virtual EEProm sort of stuff). They can then learn what they need to to customize it later.
That is why I prefer Krayzie's installers. I hear about way more problems with SID than Krayzie's. Again, back to debug support. Why not go for the option that makes the most sense when you are distributing it to other people who don't have a clue about what theyre doing, then make a custom install for yourself? Most people are not even smart enough to know where to find the XDK, nevermind use it.
We need a rewiew board, like the DVD Format Forum, who decide what the current standards are, and that all installers that want to be certified, must comply to them.
Bastard wireless adapter...
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What Krayzie means why he says you should spend more time here, is to keep upto date on the latest releases, such as NKP 11.
OK... No sign of NKP11 anywhere. The best I could find is xman954's modded version of NKP10.
http://forums.xbox-s...439441&hl=nkp11
Is there anything newer than this??
QUOTE(deadparrot @ Nov 11 2005, 08:53 AM)
DJB, a few things I'd like to point out:
QUOTE(Alex548 @ Nov 12 2005, 12:27 PM)
I believe DJB created the installers (SID and AID) for a much larger audience than just Noobs. Hell, noobs cannot even figure out Slayer's and Krayzie's installers because they do not research and do not even bother to look at the README files. If noobs actually read something for a change, they would not have any problems with either installer package.
Exactly. I just think Krayzie's Installers are a little more idiot proof.
Oh, and NKPatcher 11.
QUOTE(deadparrot @ Nov 12 2005, 01:10 PM)
Exactly. I just think Krayzie's Installers are a little more idiot proof.
DJB; in case "fully fledged" Ndure isn't yet of interest to you then, rather than continuing to use the inferior and riskier UXE, just the uber-rmenhal exploit itself (the ure, which is what Ndure uses) would be a beneficial improvement to implement.
The necessaries for it can be generated from the following 185ead00 xodash patcher, but then installed per its readme.txt instead (which was/is actually for the ure):
ueee.zip in http://www.xguides.x...m/users/devz3ro
Thanks for that info, I'll definately look into upgrading my softmod to this system.
That would be good. That way I would have an excuse to make my debug installer SID compatable, but only if you keep the file stucture simple
Also, v2 is on its way!