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| Time: 13:42 EST/18:42 GMT | News Source: ZDNet | Posted By: Byron Hinson | ||
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In the latest step towards running Linux on Microsoft's gaming console, programmers have managed to get the operating system core running - though it doesn't do much yet. The Xbox Linux Project, a volunteer effort aimed at running the Linux operating system on Microsoft's Xbox gaming console, said it has succeeded in booting the Linux kernel -- a small but important step forward. The Xbox, unlike Sony's PlayStation2, does not have its own official version of Linux, and is unlikely to get one, given Microsoft's competitive relationship with the open-source operating system. Xbox Linux, led by Michael Steil of Germany, is aimed at developing a legal way to turn the console into a full-featured Linux workstation. | ||
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| #1 By 7826 (65.205.133.2) at 8/13/2002 2:14:48 PM |
| And they just added themselves to FBI's wanted list for violation of DCMA. |
| #2 By 3 (62.253.128.4) at 8/13/2002 2:22:12 PM |
| #1 - probably because one Microsoft official said he would offer something like $50,000 to the person that manages to get linux running on the Xbox because J.Allard said it couldn't be done...good luck to them I say |
| #3 By 415 (199.8.71.121) at 8/13/2002 2:58:46 PM |
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#4 - Yes, but you'll need Quarterdeck Desqview to do it!
;-) hehe |
| #4 By 8589 (65.100.120.199) at 8/13/2002 3:21:58 PM |
| ZDNET has more time on their hands than they know what to do with. Nothing better to write about? Like who gives a rats behind if someone can run Linux on a Gaming console. Now if they found a way to upgrade the CPU to 1.0ghz chip or faster, and add more RAM, and/or upgrade the Hard Drive, then that would be an interesting read. :) |
| #5 By 3653 (63.162.177.140) at 8/13/2002 3:59:39 PM |
| every minute spent putting Linux on Xbox is one less minute they have to work on all those other stellar open-source initiatives... like mozilla (HA), uh, like openoffice, uh, uh... are there any more? |
| #6 By 135 (209.180.28.6) at 8/13/2002 6:01:35 PM |
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RANT - I don't care.
Personally I think it's good... promotes more sales of xboxen, which means more games available. |
| #7 By 7826 (68.100.169.13) at 8/13/2002 9:37:50 PM |
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'I imagine they are doing it because it would make for a really cheap and powerfull workstation?'
A P3-733 can hardly qualify as entry level PC not to mention workstation. #7, it's only illegal in US. And notice how those Linux programmers are all from European countries. |
| #8 By 1845 (12.254.162.111) at 8/15/2002 1:48:20 AM |
| I run Windows XP on a p3 800 with no problems. I don't see that a 733 would be that different. |
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