The company, OzXChip, claim they have avoided any legal hassles by using the open-source Cromwell Linux BIOS. The chip is easily "flashed," as well.
According to OzXChip's website: "By using the Cromwell Linux bios and the freely downloadable OzXFlash software you can flash your OzXChip with your bios of choice without the need to plug a programmer and modchip into your PC".
It seems it could be only a matter of time before code-cutters the world over will be running their code of choice on the Xbox, much to the ire of Microsoft.
OzXChip claim that they have been swamped with demand for the new mod-chip.
"Orders may be delayed for a few days due to the huge number of orders we are receiving since the release of OzXFlash," their website says.
"I'm sorry sir, you can't use that hammer
for building a garage, it's licensed for dog or
other external non-farm pet construction only."
Way to go, Oz -- it's good hardware not a
dedicated appliance.