According to an article on zdnet [1] a group of Xbox security people found a way to launch Linux [2] on the Xbox without mechanically modifying it beforehand. The problem with the Xbox is, that it only runs software that is signed with a key by Microsoft. For those who like to see how Linux actually runs on the Xbox can visit their booth at the Linux Tag 2003 next weekend in Karlsruhe [3].
[1] http://www.zdnet.com.au/newstech/security/story/0,2000048600,20275810,00.htm
[2] http://xbox-linux.sourceforge.net
[3] http://www.linuxtag.org
