Bikini Whacks wrote:
> In article <5bd74sF2rhfpeU1@mid.individual.net>,
> moifmurphy@googlemail.com says...
>
>> And finally, a friend of a friend wanted to know what the deal is with
>> the whole firmware debacle. How risky is it to connect to Live with a
>> patched dvd drive and can you get mods where you can switch it on and
>> off for Live purposes?
>>
> It's as safe as having a bit on the side with someone whos partner has
> Aids. Though there is growing evidence to suggest that your (rather,
> your friend's) 360 will be banned from Live for using pirated software
> online rather than the modified firmware transgression.
>
> Basically, piracy online is now over as of two days ago. 
Ok I'll let my 'friend' know.