[Seven Force]

Originally Posted by Supafly345

I want to know how you did it.

This is basically how we did it.

The best way to run Linux on an Xbox with minimal modification, and without breaking the possibility to play (non-Xbox LIVE!) games, is to do the Software preparation.

As mentioned earlier, Microsoft has built some protection into the Xbox. This means that you cannot simply download Linux for the Xbox, burn a CD, insert it into the Xbox and do the installation. A stock Xbox only accepts original, Microsoft-approved Xbox software. This is not specifically an anti-Linux safeguard, but a more general way for Microsoft to keep quality control over their platform.

The Software preparation is a trick that installs additional software onto the Xbox hard disk that will allow you to use Linux installation CDs, and run Linux installed on the hard disk from the main menu (Dashboard) of the Xbox.

The software preparation works like this:

* You copy the Software preparation Saved Games from an Xbox Memory Unit (or a similar device) onto the Xbox hard disk, using the Saved Game manager software built into the Xbox.
* You run the Xbox game MechAssault and select CAMPAIGN and Install Linux.
* The Xbox Dashboard now has a LINUX menu item in place of the XBOX LIVE item.

As easy as this sounds, the hardest step for most people is to get an Xbox Memory Unit (or a similar device) with the Software preparation Saved Games on it. You can use many (but not all) "USB sticks" and digital cameras with USB connectivity as Xbox Memory Units, using an adapter cable. If you do not wish to bother with getting a USB adaptor cable, get a copy of Action Replay. (http://www.codejunkies.com) This device comes with a memory unit that can connect to your PC, as well as software for transferring the Saved Game files from your PC to the memory unit.

In addition, you will need the game MechAssault. You won't need it permanently, it is enough to rent it for one day.

You may also use your USB storage drive compatible with Action Replay, and load the save file on the storage drive and then to your Xbox.

IMPORTANT VERSIONING NOTES:

a) Not only will you need MechAssault--you require specifically Part No. X08-82264. Look for this part number on the actual disc artwork. If product is really brand new and you can trust that the software has not been swapped, then through the shrink-wrapping, on the back of the package, look for "Part No. X08-82262". Understand that the software, Mechassault, has been re-released with a revision. This revision disallows you from exploiting the particular XBOX vulnerability that enables the software preparation hack for Linux here described.

b) If it says "Platinum Hits" on the cover, your version of MechAssault will not assist you with XBOX-Linux installation in the manner here described.