Don't ditch your classic Xbox just because you can't play Halo 3 on it: now it's easier than ever to transform that old neglected console into a Unix-based media command center. A simple software exploit lets you replace Microsoft's crippled dashboard and run the incredible, open source Xbox Media Center (XBMC) software.

http://lifehacker.com/software/geek-to-liv...nter-299809.php

Surely there are lot of better things to do with a powerful, beautiful and apparantly well-vented computer if M$ let you remove the game os off it. Still, probably one of the better ideas here.