2007-04-10, 08:13
If Xbox could be ported to Linux, wouldn't that open the option for it to run on both PC hardware and on a PS3? The PS3's video is related to the Geforce 7800, so the graphics stuff seems like it would be possible. Linux would also eliminate the Microsoft tax for Windows on the PC, which would keep the price of a finished system low. It's probably a lot more work, but it makes a lot of sense.
One thing wrong with your argument is the negative on the PC ("Lacks the Living room ports right now"). Not entirely true, since there are a ton of affordable PC's made for set-top use that include composite/component/D-sub/HDMI/optical connections. Not saying the PC is definitely the way to go, but lack of connections is definitely not a reason for excluding it. Now supporting all of those ports via Linux is another issue altogether.
I think it's fair to assume that most of us use the Xbox not only for XBMC (videos/music), but also for actual Xbox games as well as emulators. In my view, the next platform should be similar... something that can play media and games, which excludes dedicated set-top devices like AppleTV. It includes the PS3, Xbox360, and PC.
Prices will come down eventually on everything, so I don't think a console should be excluded right now for high price. I like the wait-and-see method.
One thing wrong with your argument is the negative on the PC ("Lacks the Living room ports right now"). Not entirely true, since there are a ton of affordable PC's made for set-top use that include composite/component/D-sub/HDMI/optical connections. Not saying the PC is definitely the way to go, but lack of connections is definitely not a reason for excluding it. Now supporting all of those ports via Linux is another issue altogether.
I think it's fair to assume that most of us use the Xbox not only for XBMC (videos/music), but also for actual Xbox games as well as emulators. In my view, the next platform should be similar... something that can play media and games, which excludes dedicated set-top devices like AppleTV. It includes the PS3, Xbox360, and PC.
Prices will come down eventually on everything, so I don't think a console should be excluded right now for high price. I like the wait-and-see method.