Implementation of GentooX With Out Stock Bios Modification
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:31 am
Hello,
Here is a Suggestion related to Installation of GentooX Linux With out the need to Change the Bios from the Stock ones that microsoft provides.
presently the Stock Bios Loads a signed program from the root of C which is the XboxDash.xbe program
The following suggestion would allow for a installation of Gentoox With out the need to modify the Bios in any way.
If the XboxDash.xbe is renamed and a new XboxDash.xbe is installed provided that it is Signed, should be the new default Boot Program and load in place of the original microsoft Dash program.
The new program can allow for the system to Boot to Gentoox and or still allow the users to play games from the console in a normal manner with a simple menu selection or a automatic selection after a per defined timed peroid, this means that the console can be rebooted remotely and still be able to get back to running gentoox automatically.
If the Gentoox that has been installed in this manner is also configured as to not permit the user to access the contents of drive C , then the noobs cant mess up the microsoft dash program.
If they mess up the gentoox it can still be reinstalled via the New Net Boot or from the HDD if the installation has already been cached there.
Now here is Why I am suggesting this.
First of all our goal here is to get people running Linux, for us as techs or admins we have the ability to make the box pretty much do what we want. For noobie End linux Users this can be a unique endevour because they have to have the console modified, with a replacement bios, and may incur a expense.
In this way, No replacement Bios Program is necessary. The system can still play original games as usual, And can function as a basic linux computer with out opening the case.
That means that we can Give People a Linux Installation With out Cracking the Case open and having to do the other things required such as replacement of the Bios Program.
This also Eleviates the Piracy problems related to the replacement Bios's running either unsigned code or users ripping games for our specific implementation of Linux. This also Means that a Linux based Bios is not required for installation.
A user would have to have a specific understanding to either Mount the C drive, and or to Modify or repack the original XboxDash.xbe to say as a example to shadow and boot a alternate bios file with a signed XboxDash.xbe replacement file.
There is no reason why we cant put the Linux on the Box for people with out cracking the case and installing a alternate Bios for specific linux and original gaming purposes.
As such at the moment there are other ways to boot the gentoox Loader.Xbe with out a replacement bios. Such as a Dash Patch like Phoenix Bios Loader Exploit. However this appears to then allow users to run Burnt games as well.
Dont get me wrong, having the ability of being able to run backup copies of the programs original DVD's is great, but we can prehaps fix some of the piracy problems that microsoft has been having with the games. By others that are abusing the Backup System With other Applications on the Black Market.
Its our responsibility as Tech's Admins and programmers, Not to abuse the backup System, or to allow others to make money from our material from software piracy. There is a difference in the requirement to run unsigned Code and a Burnt Pirated Game and a backup.
Just a fiew thoughts, I've had some idle time so I've put some of my ideas and comments in here. I've been working with the console since the Version 1.0
I was one of the orginal creators of a solderless USB Modification as well as the creation of a ISO cd image that contained everything required combined and documented to Install Evox and Debian on a Xbox via a software mod back in 2002.
The Xbox Is a Awesome Machine, and we're making it Better With Gentoox Linux.
Cheers,
Kenneth J. Murray
Newfoundland
Canada
Here is a Suggestion related to Installation of GentooX Linux With out the need to Change the Bios from the Stock ones that microsoft provides.
presently the Stock Bios Loads a signed program from the root of C which is the XboxDash.xbe program
The following suggestion would allow for a installation of Gentoox With out the need to modify the Bios in any way.
If the XboxDash.xbe is renamed and a new XboxDash.xbe is installed provided that it is Signed, should be the new default Boot Program and load in place of the original microsoft Dash program.
The new program can allow for the system to Boot to Gentoox and or still allow the users to play games from the console in a normal manner with a simple menu selection or a automatic selection after a per defined timed peroid, this means that the console can be rebooted remotely and still be able to get back to running gentoox automatically.
If the Gentoox that has been installed in this manner is also configured as to not permit the user to access the contents of drive C , then the noobs cant mess up the microsoft dash program.
If they mess up the gentoox it can still be reinstalled via the New Net Boot or from the HDD if the installation has already been cached there.
Now here is Why I am suggesting this.
First of all our goal here is to get people running Linux, for us as techs or admins we have the ability to make the box pretty much do what we want. For noobie End linux Users this can be a unique endevour because they have to have the console modified, with a replacement bios, and may incur a expense.
In this way, No replacement Bios Program is necessary. The system can still play original games as usual, And can function as a basic linux computer with out opening the case.
That means that we can Give People a Linux Installation With out Cracking the Case open and having to do the other things required such as replacement of the Bios Program.
This also Eleviates the Piracy problems related to the replacement Bios's running either unsigned code or users ripping games for our specific implementation of Linux. This also Means that a Linux based Bios is not required for installation.
A user would have to have a specific understanding to either Mount the C drive, and or to Modify or repack the original XboxDash.xbe to say as a example to shadow and boot a alternate bios file with a signed XboxDash.xbe replacement file.
There is no reason why we cant put the Linux on the Box for people with out cracking the case and installing a alternate Bios for specific linux and original gaming purposes.
As such at the moment there are other ways to boot the gentoox Loader.Xbe with out a replacement bios. Such as a Dash Patch like Phoenix Bios Loader Exploit. However this appears to then allow users to run Burnt games as well.
Dont get me wrong, having the ability of being able to run backup copies of the programs original DVD's is great, but we can prehaps fix some of the piracy problems that microsoft has been having with the games. By others that are abusing the Backup System With other Applications on the Black Market.
Its our responsibility as Tech's Admins and programmers, Not to abuse the backup System, or to allow others to make money from our material from software piracy. There is a difference in the requirement to run unsigned Code and a Burnt Pirated Game and a backup.
Just a fiew thoughts, I've had some idle time so I've put some of my ideas and comments in here. I've been working with the console since the Version 1.0
I was one of the orginal creators of a solderless USB Modification as well as the creation of a ISO cd image that contained everything required combined and documented to Install Evox and Debian on a Xbox via a software mod back in 2002.
The Xbox Is a Awesome Machine, and we're making it Better With Gentoox Linux.
Cheers,
Kenneth J. Murray
Newfoundland
Canada