Comments on: XBox hacking alive and very well

By: wbc5

wbc5 — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 02:41:03 +0000

I knew about the article (somewhat outdated) but did not think it was my place to directly link to it. Sort of like the the “Oh this is interesting” when you’re serving a search warrant, I suppose.

But now that you’ve found it, I can direct you to the very interesting open source project:
http://centerstageproject.com/

You’ll want to look at the various accessories to discover the missing link between the cable box and the imminently purchased Mac mini.

Just don’t look at the Nano while you’re there because, well, there goes this week’s paycheck.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 01:21:01 +0000

Hrm, thanks for the link, I found a very informative article at pvrwire.com: Using a Mac-Mini for a media center. Perhaps *this* is the solution we're looking for. Yes, more computers - that's always the solution... excellent

By: wbc5

wbc5 — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:31:19 +0000

So should I put you down for one Tivo or two?

Go here http://pvrwire.com/ to feel better about your impending purchase.

With prices as low as they are, the only question is subscription or lifetime payment?

By: Corrie

Corrie — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:55:04 +0000

While I’m all for the tech purchasing shared toys, when considering the SAF, the tech must realize that publishing intended purchases on a blog does not count as seeking SA. There is no easy way to avoid the awkward discussions of proper use of technology.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:11:54 +0000

You speak of the SAF (Spouse/Significant Other Approval Factor). This is a very important factor. And I’m all about toys.

However, when toys have a monthly fee I’m a little more dubious. I’ve seen the Elgato Home Media Viewer for discount around $80, but that doesn’t deal w/ the recording aspect.

Now, leaving personal alliances aside, is it worth it for the tech to purchase a toy they wouldn’t use/want purely for the SAF of their other toys? Or should they leave the purchase of the S’s desired toy for the S to acquire?

By: wbc5

wbc5 — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 14:58:58 +0000

There’s a reason that the preamble to the Constitution seeks to ensure domestic tranquility. Ensure the domestic traniquility of your own household and buy a Tivo. Its easier to use and lets you muck about the XBox without inducing awkward discussions of the proper use of technology within a household. Its fine for you to fool around with your toys, but when it affects the shared toys of the household…

I speak from experience here.