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>I would like to know if you can go live with a modded Xbox 360 as I am
> getting conflicting reports from different people, can anyone answer this
> please especially someone who has one and is live or not as it may be
> Thanks in Advance Mark
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> Go ahead and try. All they can do is ban your account permanently.
> Microsoft and Xbox Live! consider modding an Xbox (illegal modifications
> to their system) as cheating. That'll cost you your account and get you a
> permanent ban. 8-)
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> Chris H.
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> Not that I disagree with you on principle, but who is "their"? Its not
> "their" system once you buy it....
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> Microsoft externally, because they're the ones who cause the machine to be
> manufactured, and then the various manufacturers whose parts are used
> internally and license to Microsoft. They (their) Xbox Live! system, run
> by Microsoft.
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> Chris H.
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> Any modification to the system wouldn't in fact be illegal though, would
> it? If you modicy the CPU in your computer to overclock it, its going to
> void your warranty, but its not illegal. Same would apply to the xbox.
> you are not buying a right to use it, you are buying the hardware, and its
> yours to change however you like.
>
> I completely agree that they can and should ban you from XBL because of
> it, but modding your system in itself is not illegal.
>
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> Do you have authorization from Microsoft or the various manufacturers of
> the components within the Xbox 360 to modify what's there?
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> Chris H.
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> Do I need authorization from my
> car manufacturer to make modifications to its engine?

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> Rick Mogstad wrote:
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> Your car's engine isn't protected under the DMCA though. I'm sure some
> part of it's anti-copying system falls under there, in which case
> reverse-engineering it (or posessing/trafficing tools which are capable of
> breaking it) would be illigal. IANAL, of course.
>
> Jason

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> so I take it from all the comments so far that's its not advisable to go
> live but there's no concrete evidence yet so confirm that.
>
> "Jason Viers" <spam@beanalby.net> wrote in message
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> Sure there is. This is from Xbox Live Terms of Use,
> http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/legal/ :
> =====
> 13. SERVICE OPERATION AND EQUIPMENT
>
> The Service may only be accessed with an original Xbox or Xbox 360 console
> or by logging into your account via Xbox.com. If you are accessing the
> Service via an original Xbox or Xbox 360 console, you agree that you are
> using authorized software and hardware, and that your software and
> hardware have not been modified in any unauthorized way (e.g., authorized
> repairs, upgrades and downloads). Any attempt to disassemble, decompile,
> create derivative works of, reverse engineer, modify, further sublicense,
> distribute or use for other purposes either the hardware or software
> associated with an original Xbox or Xbox 360 console or the Service, is
> strictly prohibited and may result in cancellation of your account and/or
> your ability to access the Service via your original Xbox or Xbox 360
> console, and the pursuit of other legal remedies by Microsoft. Microsoft
> may take any legal action it deems appropriate against users who violate
> Microsoft's systems or network security or this contract or any additional
> terms as described in Section 2 above, and such users may also incur
> criminal and/or civil liability.
>
> =====
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> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
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> Not that I would ever MOD my Xbox, but all that is saying is it can't be
> Modded for use on LIVE! If your not using your Modded Xbox on LIVE, then
> who cares. It effects no one else. If a person Mods a Xbox to run
> Pirated software, well then that's different and is covered under another
> Legal Notice for the Software.
>
> As for the whole CAR Comparison, and the DMCA. Well what do you think
> runs Cars these days? Computers with Software. What happens when you
> plug in a Power Programmer? Ops You just Changed the Manufactures
> Software for better performance. (Like a 360 Mod Chip) The Manufacturers
> don't give out the Info on the computers, Nope, they have to be Reversed
> Engineered by 3rd party companies to be able to Re-Program them. Read the
> Codes, Diagnose. I'm waiting for the day when Chevy, Ford, Doge and others
> go after HyperTech and SuperChip and others with the DMCA!
>
> What you do with your OWN hardware you paid for is and should be of no
> Interest to anyone else. DO with as you want. In fact you see this with
> TIVO's. Though TIVO doesn't outright come out and Endorse it, they don't
> try to STOP it unless it's something that can really screw TIVO. Because
> of this, TIVO has a huge Following, and some great mods.
>
> Hack your 360 all you want, but stay off LIVE so it's FAIR for everyone.
> That's all anyone can ask. MS SHOULD ban you if your Caught with a Modded
> 360 on LIVE Permanently! Cheating in a game makes it no fun for everyone
> else. If you want to cheat by yourself, go for it.
>
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