All the steps from buying the box until running Linux.


1. Buying the box

”You need an Xbox with a kernel version of 4532 or 4548. You can check your kernel version in "System -> Console Settings -> System Info". The line at the bottom contains your kernel version in the format K:2.0.nnnn.0, where nnnn is your four digit kernel version.
If your kernel version is older, you can update to one of these versions. Do not update to a version newer than 4548! You won't be able to downgrade! If you already have a newer version, there is nothing you can do right now.
If you buy an Xbox, make sure that its manufacturing date is before 09 January 2007, so that the kernel version is 4548 or older. You can see the manufacturing date ("MFR Date") through the carton without opening it.”

Source: http://www.free60.org/wiki/Run_Code

2. Upgrading the kernel to 4532

”If you have a pre-4532 kernel, you need to get the file HD_DVD_10-2006.zip, check the MD5SUM to be cd4db8e2c94266ab73513c361dd5b8f6 (important!), burn it to a CD, and insert the CD into your Xbox 360. The program will update your machine to kernel version 4532. This file is an authentic Microsoft update application, but is not available on Microsoft's servers any more. If you own an Xbox, it should be legal for you to download and run this application.”

Source: http://www.free60.org/wiki/Run_Code
Download: http://www.360mods.net/Downloads/details/id=76.html

3. Flashing the DVD

Diffrent tactics depending on the DVD modell in your box. Read the excellent Firmware Flashing Tutorial

Download: http://www.360mods.net/Downloads/details/id=61.html
4. Buy King Kong and make an image

There is two versions of King Kong. The patcher currently does not work with the newer "classics" version of King Kong. In doubt, buy the oldest version you can get.

You can read about game backups in the excellent Firmware Flashing Tutorial

Download: http://www.360mods.net/Downloads/details/id=61.html

5. Patch your King Kong image

"Patch your King Kong ISO with either the windows exe or compile the source for Linux.
If your using the windows patch, you will need to download cygwin1.dll and put it into your windows/system32 folder.

Then make sure shader.bin, the exe, and your King Kong ISO are in the same folder and run:

win_patch.exe <name of iso>
or
./linux_patch <name of iso>

After your ISO is patched, burn it like a normal game.”

Source: Included readme
Download: ftp://linux360:linux360@mydedibox.homelin...bedded_xell.zip

6. Get Linux

”This LiveCD is based on the BETA Gentoo LiveCD. It includes our X.org framebuffer driver and a Gnome Desktop environment. Download size is around 600MB.”

Source: http://www.free60.org/wiki/LiveCD
Download: http://downloads.sourceforge.net/free60/ge...on-beta.tar.bz2

7. Get it started

”Switch on your Xbox 360, and load up the patched kingkong, and press 'start' on the title screen. Wait until the tray opens. Insert the Linux CD. Close the tray. A few second later, you should be greeted by some penguins.”

Source: http://www.free60.org/wiki/First_Steps

8. Install it to harddisk (optional)

I have made a little script for this now. Warning this script will WIPE your Xbox 360 harddisk.

Boot up the livecd and click "Application > Accessories > Terminal". Type the following commands:



Reboot (turn off) the box when you are told.

Boot with https://home.comcast.net/~ssmurf/XELL-Bootl...er-sda2-new.iso and login as root. You will be asked for a new password. The rest of the installation and download will start automatically and it is about 600Mb. Select xenonfb when the script asks for Xserver-driver. Thats all.

Read more about it at: http://www.free60.org/wiki/Ubuntu7.04

edits after 15 mins are disabled for a reason.

i have merged your 2 edits into your OP for you.

Hello,
Good tutorial, thanks.

I will like to know how to recognize a good King Kong?
First version and not a classic version, ok but how recognize the first version than second?

Thanks a lot.

I have a problem, i cannot see all the screen :




??

Does the win vs linux command depend on the OS you are using on your computer to patch the image? Because the guide is for running linux so everyone should be trying to run linux right? So if I am on a windows machine I open the command prompt and type:

win_patch.exe <name of iso>

I dont need a directory or anything?

Your problem is your screen resolution.. Try on a HD tv, try with different cable type (VGA), try different resolution Should work out fine..



Win_patch.exe <name if iso> => The windows way

the other one is the linux way..

So yes, you got it

Just wanted to let you know that for some XBox 360 consoles the Xell bootloader youve posted DOES NOT work.. It gives Disabling IRQ#32 and IRQ#36.. for those who gets this error use this Xell bootloader instead:
XELL-Bootloader-sda2-v2.6.21.1

Perhaps update some of your links too as they do not work.. Other than that, Great guide