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  • Microsoft wants to hire Xbox hacker

    The software giant is seeking an engineer charged with "collecting, evaluating and conducting analysis of modification chips" as part of security research on Xbox hardware and software.

  • Xbox Live to target hackers?

    Microsoft may backtrack on a pledge not to use its online gaming service to crack down on "mod chips"--chips that modify the Xbox console so it can run copied game discs and unlicensed software.

  • Hackers transform Xbox into Linux PC

    A group of hackers has turned Microsoft's gaming console into a desktop computer running SuSE Linux, but there's a catch: the games are rather slow.

  • Is Microsoft using 'Halo 2' to thwart XBox hackers?

    Microsoft appears to be using its smash "Halo 2" game as a vehicle to crack down on mod chips and other hacks of its 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.

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  • Hackers: Under the hood

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

  • 2002 - The year that was

    ZDNet Australia takes a long hard look at the top tech stories of 2002, a year characterised by corporate collapses, broadband proliferation and slow recovery.

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  • 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.

  • Linux kernel makes Xbox appearance

    The Xbox Linux Project, a volunteer effort aimed at running the Linux operating system on Microsoft's Xbox gaming console, said it has succeeded in booting the Linux kernel--a small but important step forward.

  • Microsoft moves into chip world with Xbox

    There's a multibillion-dollar company moving into the chip business: Microsoft.

  • Tech Guide: Wireless network purchases

    Here's what you need to know about wireless networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

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