Gentoo Livecd Xenon Beta V2, Samsung support with full Gnome desktop Options

[stonersmurff]

This is an updated version of the Xenon Gentoo Live CD that includes Samsung support and uses the newest kernel version 2.6.21-1. Plus a few other tweaks to networking code to make it more stable and the framebuffer to improve screen resolution. It still lacks sound support and only works on kernel versions 4532 and 4548.

Download can be found at free60.org

Thanks go out to Cpasjuste, Tmbinc, Masteraxl, Ger0G and anybody I forgot for all their hard work and assistance.

Screenshot stolden from Cpasjuste

Release Notes:

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gentoo-livecd-xenon-beta-v2
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This is a liveCD for Linux on the Xbox 360. It is based on
the experimental gentoo liveCD that can be found here:
http://gentoo.mirrors.pair.com/experimental/ppc64/livecd/
It has a few changes to boot on the Xbox 360 (codename
xenon).

Changes to the previous BETA include:
* New 2.6.21 based kernel
* Improved networking support
* Improved framebuffer kernel level support
* Supports Toshiba-Samsung drives, now

How does it work ?
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Burn gentoo-livecd-xenon-beta-v2.iso.
Upload the cdreader binary via serial, or use the new king
kong patcher with built-in readcd code, this will open the
dvd tray.
Put the gentoo-livecd-xenon-beta CD in the drive.
cdreader will automatically start the xell bootloader
located at lba 0x20 on this cd and boot the Linux Kernel.

Thanks to stonersmurf for the compilation of the liveCD.

Where to find more info on Linux for Xbox 360 :
===============================================
http://www.free60.org/
Free60 is a project towards porting GNU/Linux, BSD, Darwin
and related open-source operating systems to the Microsoft
Xbox 360 video game console.


Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox360 (and probably some more) are
registered trademarks by Microsoft Corp. No affiliation
between the Free60 Project and Microsoft Corp. exists or is
implied. All other trademarks and copyrights are property of
their respective owners.

stonersmurf (xboxhacker.net)

[Marcian]

Thanks a lot to all you who did it for us. This is really great stuff.
I'm just writing from my 360 right at this moment (actually my brothers 360 because my one has the new kernel).
This one is really very usable, especially in comparison to the original Xbox-Linux, which always suffered from low memory.

Just recorded the cd and bootet it up with the Linux Loader. No problems with anything. Perfect.

Thanks again.

[Deihmos]

Thanks a lot to all you who did it for us. This is really great stuff.
I'm just writing from my 360 right at this moment (actually my brothers 360 because my one has the new kernel).
This one is really very usable, especially in comparison to the original Xbox-Linux, which always suffered from low memory.

Just recorded the cd and bootet it up with the Linux Loader. No problems with anything. Perfect.

Thanks again.

I would really like to know how many people are using this. My bet is very few.

[ILLusions0fGrander]

its too bad i dont have the time to play with this... my second 360 sits with the exploited dash, collecting dust.

[t_mac_ca]

This is cool and all big props to all the people who pulled this off... but i hope people start working on booting unsigned .xex's n that kinda stuff so we can get a XBMC360 soon

[Shmio]

I would really like to know how many people are using this. My bet is very few.

Because that comment was really necessary. I mean honestly...wtf. If linux isn't your gig then just move on. No need to stifle the community with your petty negitivity.

Awesome job guys. Really.

[mlapaglia]

QUOTE(Deihmos @ May 9 2007, 04:57 AM) *

I would really like to know how many people are using this. My bet is very few.



Because that comment was really necessary. I mean honestly...wtf. If linux isn't your gig then just move on. No need to stifle the community with your petty negitivity.

Awesome job guys. Really.

amen, if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all.



/me creams pants

THANKS GUYS!! i cannot wait until linux really takes off on the 360, this is going to be glorious! keep up the awesome work!

This post has been edited by mlapaglia: May 9 2007, 05:22 AM

[Textbook]

I was waiting for this, since my K 4532 has a Samsung. What you guys are doing is amazing, keep up the good great amazing work.

[Ravo5002]

oh for the love of god. free60 asking ms again to open up their platform? they know they'll never do that. you'll sooner see vista running on x360's...

-Rav

[DuggyUK]

oh for the love of god. free60 asking ms again to open up their platform? they know they'll never do that. you'll sooner see vista running on x360's...

-Rav

A truism in life... "Don't ask don't get"

Wish they used KDE, i hate gnome with a passion :-(

This post has been edited by DuggyUK: May 9 2007, 09:10 AM

[Hopeful]

VERY NICE. How do you guys keep doing it?
Those of us that love these raw applications of 360 can't get enough of it. Simply keeps getting better.
You guys are simply ROCKING the stability of console hardware with real advances in high quality homebrew.
Keep up the superior work and keep pushing the fight for real legal homebrew.
Not much could be better than that.

Because that comment was really necessary. I mean honestly...wtf. If linux isn't your gig then just move on. No need to stifle the community with your petty negitivity.

Awesome job guys. Really.

Wonderfully said. Hit the nail RIGHT on the head.

I'm tired of seeing douchebag pirates whining because new kinds of mods are coming out.

Crying and flaming just because it's different to what they like to use.

As if they're worthy to insult or downplay technical mods they could never themselves imagine. Densely assuming their own taste onto everyone. They need to be a man for once in their lives.

They can take their sour opinion of every mod they're not personally interested in using, and stick it in their ass. I wish they'd get bent or banned.

[bucko]

Nice work, if only MS would open up XNA more then Linux could be put on the 360 legally. I'm sure MS are in partnership with Novel aren't they? Because if MS is not going to get XP on it, then they better do something if they don't want it hacked like this.

[englishnamja]

Im really at a loss here! I have a 4532 console, which I havent upgraded or clearly even sampled live yet.. in the hope that oneday I will be able to do both... but so many wonderful chances to xblive, and features like messenger on my xbox360, new file updates...

Id like to know... should I keep my xbox in this pre-virgin state.. or should I reap the benifits of being able to play online connect to live etc...

ur thoughts please.....

[DuggyUK]

Im really at a loss here! I have a 4532 console, which I havent upgraded or clearly even sampled live yet.. in the hope that oneday I will be able to do both... but so many wonderful chances to xblive, and features like messenger on my xbox360, new file updates...

Id like to know... should I keep my xbox in this pre-virgin state.. or should I reap the benifits of being able to play online connect to live etc...

ur thoughts please.....

That depends on which you want more doesn't it?

For me, a fully working Linux install holds more appeal so i'm sticking put, though like you I understand that without updating the console I cant play newer games, which is a shame

[Icekiller2k6]

That depends on which you want more doesn't it?

For me, a fully working Linux install holds more appeal so i'm sticking put, though like you I understand that without updating the console I cant play newer games, which is a shame

get the infectus mod..

the latest kernel version is released and they don't check efuse value! so remove the RT63 backup your NAND with infectus modchip (the vulnerable one) then upgrade then backup that one et voila ^^ you have the expoitable & latest NAND content so you can choose which one to load in your xbox..