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  The Hacker Behind "Hacking the XBox"
Subject:   Bunny & the Phantom ?
Date:   2003-09-13 06:29:57
From:   anonymous2
Response to: Bunny & the Phantom ?

Now why would you consider hacking a crime?


I'm located within the USA. USA has 'fair use' laws. What these laws says is once you buy something it's yours. If I want to use my Xbox for a TV stand or a hat it's my right. If I want to hack it or break it it's my right. Microsoft, of course, doesn't have to honor the warranty or replace the Xbox if it's broken by wearing it as a hat. But, I can do it if I so choose.


Thus, hacking isn't illegal it's akin to someone buying a car and installing a Supercharger OR Nitrous, or a tail fin. Simply put you can do what you want with the stuff you purchase.


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