You don't need to get rid of this link to run Linux. If you do the MechAssault trick, then 'Install Linux' will replace 'XBox Live' with 'Linux' on its own. If you do the "Hardware Modification" with a modchip that selects between Microsoft's BIOS and Cromwell, then you could care less that XBox Linux is an option on the Dashboard. If your mod chip has a switch that lets you choose between an alternative Linux friendly BIOS (ex Cromwell) and Microsoft's BIOS, then XBox Connect will work fine.

I'm really interested in getting linux onto my xbox. I have the action replay software setup on my pc, an xbox controller hooked up to the pc with the memory card in the controller. I know it works because I have put many savegames onto the memory card this way. My problem is that I cannot find the savegames I need. I tried using the tutorial that explains how to get the needed savegames with all the zipping, original folder, updated folder, udata, etc. None of it is working.

The Xbox Dashboard appears when you turn on your Xbox console without a disc in the disc tray. The dashboard will let you adjust system settings, including audio, video, language and memory management and it also lets you save games.

Almost certainly because your HDTV doesn't support 480i video on the component inputs to which your Xbox is attached. See the "See Also" question for more information.

Yes, you can preserve the identity created on the original Xbox and even keep on gaming on it with this identity.

This is a progressive-scan resolution, more-or-less identical to that produced by a progressive-scan DVD player. Format is 640x480 progressive-scan. This is a special type of 480p signal intended for display in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Format is 640x480 "anamorphic" (horizontally compressed) progressive-scan. COMPUTER MONITORS: Many computer monitors will support this mode, but you may have to use vertical size controls to adjust the aspect ratio.

The Xbox Live Vision Camera is an accessory for the Xbox 360 console that allows you to take full advantage of your Gold membership to Xbox Live with video chat and picture messaging.

Xbox Live is an online service dedicated to Xbox gamers who would like to play gamers from all around the world, in all sorts of different games. Xbox Live does require a some things to play though, obviously an Xbox, a broadband connection (which is taken care of), and a valid credit or debt card enabled for online based and subscription based purchases that is featuring either the Visa or MasterCard logo.

However, if your GamerTag is offensive or has been reported as so then Microsoft may change it at thier discretion.

You may have an Xbox Live compatible router, but Microsoft may have only approved a certain firmware version for the specific product.

If you live in United Kingdom Call 0800 587 1102 when it asks what you need help with, choose "Xbox Live, including repair" by pressing the #1 on you phone and support personnel will be glad to assist you.

If your Xbox has never been on Xbox Live and you sign up AFTER you upgrade the hard drive then you are safe. For more information read about the marriage theory. There are other ways around this by installing a device called the Xtender which will allow you to switch between your stock hard drive and your upgraded hard drive.

A Players who find their gamertags banned from Xbox Live have wound up in that situation due to violations of the Xbox Live Terms of Use. The Live team monitors players for not just cheating, but for things like threats, racism, profanity and just being an all around poor sports and ruining the game for others. When a gamertag comes up as violating their policies for online behavior, they are punished by being banned from the service.

You can play on Live with a modded Xbox, but you have to be extremely careful not to trigger one of Microsoft's bans. As soon as you've gone on Live, Microsoft records two numbers, your EEPROM id and your Hard drive serial number. If any of those change afterwards, they'll know you've modded your Xbox and ban you good. Therefore, if you're planning on upgrading your hard drive, then don't go on Live until after you've performed the mod.