Xbox Linux

Developer: Xbox Linux Project


Website: http://www.xbox-linux.org/wiki/Main_Page


Languages: English


Categories: Power user, Personal, Game Console, No longer maintained


Platforms: Intel compatible


Description: The project aims to create a full Linux distribution with X-Window and KDE/Gnome to turn Microsoft's Xbox into a desktop computer running Linux. The developers would like to point out that the project is completely legal.

Xbox Linux is a project that ported the Linux computer operating system to the Microsoft Xbox, a video game console. There is also a newer project for the Xbox 360, Free60. Because the Xbox uses a digital signature system to prevent the public from running unsigned code, one must either use a modchip, or find an alternative system for running unsigned code. Originally, modchips were the only option.



An Xbox with Linux can be a full desktop computer with mouse and keyboard, a web/email box connected to a TV, a server, router or a node in a cluster. One can either dual-boot or use Linux only; in the latter case, one can replace both IDE devices. One can also connect the Xbox to a VGA monitor. A converter may be needed to use keyboards/mice in the controller ports, however this is fairly easy to achieve because the Xbox uses the standard USB bus.



Download: list of download locations here