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    Michael Robertson, CEO of software company Lindows, has revealed himself as the formerly anonymous donor of US$200,000 in prize money in a contest to translate the Linux operating system to Microsoft's Xbox video game console.

  • PC army tackles Xbox security code

    A growing army of PC owners is hoping to use the power of the masses to crack the main security code of Microsoft's Xbox and claim US$100,000 in the process.

  • Microsoft selects SIS for XBox chipset

    Taiwanese chipmaker Silicon Integrated Systems will help create input/output chips for the Xbox, another significant step in the makeover of Microsoft's gaming box.

  • Xbox crack "fabulous news" for developers: AU aficionado

    An anonymous hacker has succeeded in running Linux on an unmodified Xbox, apparently satisfying a US$100,000 challenge funded by Lindows founder Michael Robertson.

  • Squeeze Linux into Xbox, win US$200,000

    A software development project aimed at getting the Linux operating system to run on Microsoft's Xbox is offering a larger incentive for would-be developers--to the tune of US$200,000.

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    In a rare joint interview, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer discuss ad-supported software, the battles against Sony and Google, and what's so great about the upcoming Vista.

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    Mudge, Kevin Mitnick, Adrian Lamo, Jericho and Raven Alder speak to ZDNet Australia about the making of a hacker.

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  • Lindows CEO funds Xbox hacking contest

    Michael Robertson, CEO of software company Lindows, has revealed himself as the formerly anonymous donor of US$200,000 in prize money in a contest to translate the Linux operating system to Microsoft's Xbox video game console.

  • PC army tackles Xbox security code

    A growing army of PC owners is hoping to use the power of the masses to crack the main security code of Microsoft's Xbox and claim $100,000 in the process.

  • Xbox Linux group seeks Microsoft seal

    The group of programmers working to run Linux on Microsoft's Xbox video game console is seeking the software giant's seal of approval.

  • Squeeze Linux into Xbox, win US$200,000

    A software development project aimed at getting the Linux operating system to run on Microsoft's Xbox is offering a larger incentive for would-be developers--to the tune of US$200,000.

  • Xbox in Australia -- Hardware Review

    When will Australians get the Xbox? What happens when you switch on Microsoft’s video games machine? Is the presence of a Hard Disk going to impact performance?

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