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[QUOTE] As a part of our ongoing commitment to improve Xbox LIVE, we are rolling out an optional testing program called Xbox LIVE Labs. Xbox LIVE Labs performs a number of network tests from your console to Xbox LIVE. These results are recorded solely for the purpose of testing and improving the service. Although we want your support, participating in Xbox LIVE Labs is entirely optional and voluntary. These results are recorded solely for the purpose of testing and improving the service and will not be used to identify you. If you choose to participate, each completed test rewards you with a cool Avatar item and a zero point achievement as a thank you for your contribution. There are a total of three Avatar items and three zero point achievements that you can earn for each completed test, including a lab coat, brain helmet, and crazy mad scientist hair! Xbox LIVE Labs runs from March 10-27 and is open to all Xbox LIVE members living in the United States. You will not be able to participate in other Xbox LIVE activities, such as gaming, watching movies or downloading music, while running Xbox LIVE Labs, and your Internet connectivity may be slower than usual. Sound good? Sign into Xbox LIVE and head over to the community channel where you’ll see the Xbox LIVE Labs panel. Click on it to download the testing app and the rest is pretty much self-explanatory. The Xbox LIVE Labs testing application is currently available in the US only. After this round of testing, we’ll evaluate when and how we’ll roll this out to other Xbox LIVE regions. Thanks for your help [/QUOTE] |
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Let the conspiracy theories begin...
What the heck is this? Here, sign up for this so we can see whats on your xbox... 
I want me a lab coat but I dont live in usa 
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I bet if they offered even 200 achievement points (maybe 20 points each successful test) they would get a ton more people doing it.
Pretty cool though if they are doing it to better the XBL experience
Pretty cool though if they are doing it to better the XBL experience
QUOTE(ILLusions0fGrander @ Mar 10 2011, 02:11 PM) 
I bet if they offered even 200 achievement points (maybe 20 points each successful test) they would get a ton more people doing it.
Pretty cool though if they are doing it to better the XBL experience
Whats the point of giving a 0 point achievement.
I wouldn't do this if you have modded firmware in case they are testing something new. You will just aid them in tests.
LOLOLOLOLOL, they're doin it to scan our dvd drives and bant us!!!! Game ovaaaaa!!!
But seriously, I wonder why they'd test this now? Are they expecting a rush of more users or something? I think they'd do something like this shortly after the system was released to test mass users.
But seriously, I wonder why they'd test this now? Are they expecting a rush of more users or something? I think they'd do something like this shortly after the system was released to test mass users.
It probably has something to do with the recent news about the iptv coming to US consoles. Source of IPTV Announcement
is the only way to get this app via xbox360 community tab?
maybe someone knows how to get it via web?
thanks
maybe someone knows how to get it via web?
thanks
Why do people want avatar items and achievement points?
It used to be about PLAYING THE GAMES!
Sorry, I had to - each to his or her own fancy.
It used to be about PLAYING THE GAMES!
Sorry, I had to - each to his or her own fancy.
The avatar gear does sound tempting but I think I wont take my chances.
QUOTE(ZZ1 @ Mar 10 2011, 10:52 PM)
is the only way to get this app via xbox360 community tab?
maybe someone knows how to get it via web?
thanks
Why? Im sure you can only get the avatar gear via xbl.
I am going to try this on my stock-box. Im always game for free stuff.
I am sure the testing is only network related.
Just a heads up for everyone: this test is EXTENSIVE.
There are 3 separated test. The first one runs 30 minutes, the second for an hour, and the last for 6 hours. My console is connected wirelessly via the N adapter, however I'm not experiencing any network slowdown on my main desktop (that's hard wired)--so I guess if you want to turn your console on, run the tests and come back later--you shouldn't experience any slowness on any other computers on your network.
I kind of thought it was ironic that Microsoft trusts their consoles enough to be left on for 7.5 consecutive hours.
There are 3 separated test. The first one runs 30 minutes, the second for an hour, and the last for 6 hours. My console is connected wirelessly via the N adapter, however I'm not experiencing any network slowdown on my main desktop (that's hard wired)--so I guess if you want to turn your console on, run the tests and come back later--you shouldn't experience any slowness on any other computers on your network.
I kind of thought it was ironic that Microsoft trusts their consoles enough to be left on for 7.5 consecutive hours.
QUOTE(itoktoeatfish @ Mar 10 2011, 11:17 PM)
Why? Im sure you can only get the avatar gear via xbl.
I am going to try this on my stock-box. Im always game for free stuff.
i want to testrun this app with my pal console. i cant download it since region restrictions
QUOTE(prozac4312 @ Mar 11 2011, 12:07 AM)
Just a heads up for everyone: this test is EXTENSIVE.
There are 3 separated test. The first one runs 30 minutes, the second for an hour, and the last for 6 hours. My console is connected wirelessly via the N adapter, however I'm not experiencing any network slowdown on my main desktop (that's hard wired)--so I guess if you want to turn your console on, run the tests and come back later--you shouldn't experience any slowness on any other computers on your network.
I kind of thought it was ironic that Microsoft trusts their consoles enough to be left on for 7.5 consecutive hours.
It's cumulative. First test 30 mins. Second Test another 30 mins for a total of 1 hour. Third test 5 hours for a total of 6 hours. If you are that worried about it put a box fan next to it and watch a couple of movies
QUOTE(PirateElf @ Mar 10 2011, 03:20 PM)
It probably has something to do with the recent news about the iptv coming to US consoles. Source of IPTV Announcement
That does make sense, the whole IPTV rumors have date back to the old blades dash pic leak a few years back.
They will record personal information.
Notice how it is this information will NOT be used to identify you.
It doesn't say we will not record personal information.
Anyone that does this is fairly ignorant. It will be like Gamestop or Google or any other company that is supposed to limit the information it records, but doesn't.
Notice how it is this information will NOT be used to identify you.
It doesn't say we will not record personal information.
Anyone that does this is fairly ignorant. It will be like Gamestop or Google or any other company that is supposed to limit the information it records, but doesn't.
6 hours for a network test? 
Thats completely ridiculous.
Thats completely ridiculous.
I think Natalie Tran can sue them for saying community channel right?
QUOTE(PirateElf @ Mar 10 2011, 01:20 PM)
It probably has something to do with the recent news about the iptv coming to US consoles. Source of IPTV Announcement
QUOTE(Q3A-TaNK @ Mar 10 2011, 05:58 PM)
That does make sense, the whole IPTV rumors have date back to the old blades dash pic leak a few years back.
Sorry no. IPTV is from the telecom companies not microsoft itself, sort of haha. The whole IPTV system is a microsoft system the they telecom companies are leasing. It's not a live function per say. It acts as an set top box so it has nothing to do with microsoft servers.
I know everything about it as I install it a few times a week. We go through pallets and pallets of Xbox's as well as people are allowed to use their own. I would like to know the impact of console sales this has had.
Damn it lost my other account it looks like from inactivity.
6 hour test? Seems like they want to activate some RRoD and get some new Slims sold
No but seriously though... They should offer games for successful 6 hour tests.
No but seriously though... They should offer games for successful 6 hour tests.
Ran it over night. No problems. Some how I got 2 of the lab coats?
They have male and female clothes, so that's why you got 2 coats.
QUOTE(prozac4312 @ Mar 10 2011, 04:07 PM)
Just a heads up for everyone: this test is EXTENSIVE.
There are 3 separated test. The first one runs 30 minutes, the second for an hour, and the last for 6 hours. My console is connected wirelessly via the N adapter, however I'm not experiencing any network slowdown on my main desktop (that's hard wired)--so I guess if you want to turn your console on, run the tests and come back later--you shouldn't experience any slowness on any other computers on your network.
I kind of thought it was ironic that Microsoft trusts their consoles enough to be left on for 7.5 consecutive hours.
It's actually 6 hours total. Technically the first test is 30min, second is 30min, and the third is 5 hours. Completed it yesterday and played a few hours after.
QUOTE(prozac4312 @ Mar 10 2011, 04:07 PM)
I kind of thought it was ironic that Microsoft trusts their consoles enough to be left on for 7.5 consecutive hours.
Nothing wrong with it... the network tests should be putting little load on the CPU/GPU.
QUOTE(PirateElf @ Mar 10 2011, 08:20 PM)
It probably has something to do with the recent news about the iptv coming to US consoles. Source of IPTV Announcement
I wouldnt think so as iptv has been available on the xbox for a good while now in the uk and they never did anything like this. Why would they do it this time?
Seems some info is seriously being looked at when these test take place: http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/topic/4398...s-is-a-trap-oo/
From Xl ChOCoLATe on 7 Sins.
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Okay, so it's 5 AM. I'm just chilling with buddy iTzLuPo. He makes a joke about it capturing mic data and s***. So, I was like.. Microsoft sneaky so I'll take a look, I extract the files off the USB, look at the XEX.
I found out that.. yes, It's capturing "avatar" data, and network data. BUT also:
- CRC Disc drive data
- Current Microphone streamings
- Profile IDs, Games Played, Data, XUID, Achievement Data, Microsoft Points, Memberships.
(xuacs/XeGetPaymentInstruments.ashx./xuacs/XeGetPointsBalance.ashx./xuacs/GetPostalCode.ashx./xuacs/GetSubscriptionInfo.ashx)
- Current Screen IO/IOOut Settings
* MORE FOUND *
- Sends All information, of corrupted data re-routed to a MICROSOFT email.
- Grabs your crashdump.pix, and NAND information (looking for rebooters o.o)
- ANY information you have inputted, including messages, suggested gamertags, payments, and friend requests..
- ALL Gamertags you have ever had on that IP. (XeABCHGetContactlistGamertags.ashx)
- Any License Transfers/Machine Transfers (xbos/TransferMachineLicenses.ashx)
Hey, you agreed to the Terms of Use
"These results are recorded solely for the purpose of testing and improving the service and will not be used to identify you"
The "improvement" is us getting banned/removed. THIS IS WHAT MICROSOFT HAS BEEN WORKING ON o.o
Just thought I'd warn people
I found out that.. yes, It's capturing "avatar" data, and network data. BUT also:
- CRC Disc drive data
- Current Microphone streamings
- Profile IDs, Games Played, Data, XUID, Achievement Data, Microsoft Points, Memberships.
(xuacs/XeGetPaymentInstruments.ashx./xuacs/XeGetPointsBalance.ashx./xuacs/GetPostalCode.ashx./xuacs/GetSubscriptionInfo.ashx)
- Current Screen IO/IOOut Settings
* MORE FOUND *
- Sends All information, of corrupted data re-routed to a MICROSOFT email.
- Grabs your crashdump.pix, and NAND information (looking for rebooters o.o)
- ANY information you have inputted, including messages, suggested gamertags, payments, and friend requests..
- ALL Gamertags you have ever had on that IP. (XeABCHGetContactlistGamertags.ashx)
- Any License Transfers/Machine Transfers (xbos/TransferMachineLicenses.ashx)
Hey, you agreed to the Terms of Use
"These results are recorded solely for the purpose of testing and improving the service and will not be used to identify you"
The "improvement" is us getting banned/removed. THIS IS WHAT MICROSOFT HAS BEEN WORKING ON o.o
Just thought I'd warn people
Anyone stupid enough to do this on a modded console deserves what happens.
QUOTE(lllN30lll @ Mar 13 2011, 10:28 AM)
From Xl ChOCoLATe on 7 Sins.
and from the link
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those strings are in every xex >.>
besides, aside from the nand info, do you see anything in that list that microsoft could use to identify people for banning? because i certainly don't if that is all the info that is being collected.
also, do you really think microsoft needs to put out a program just to know what messages you have sent on xbox live and how many times you have done a license migration? here's a hint: all that info goes through microsoft servers at some point, so they have that info already
I still can't believe how stupid people are. Every single point in that post has to do with shit that msft already knows or can gather anytime they want. They built the damn machine and maintain the servers the boxes communicate on!
I can't wait until the people at work find out that I can browse all of their PC's, VNC into their PC with out them knowing, see what they are doing on the internet and even - get this - see what is in their emails!!!!
MUAHAHHAA...
I can't wait until the people at work find out that I can browse all of their PC's, VNC into their PC with out them knowing, see what they are doing on the internet and even - get this - see what is in their emails!!!!
MUAHAHHAA...
paranoia runs rampant when you know your violating TOS 
i laugh because i dont support online back-up use.
i laugh because i dont support online back-up use.
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