[LUAU] xboxes as a linux platform (redux)
Jim Thompson
jim at netgate.com
Fri Feb 18 13:24:43 PST 2005
hmm, maybe not:
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/news/40734.html
> Computer software giant Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) yesterday offered
> owners of more than 14 million Xbox video games consoles replacement
> power cords amid safety fears.
>
> The alarm was raised after it was discovered a "rare electrical
> component failure" could pose a fire risk.
>
> The problem has resulted in damage to about one in 10,000 consoles,
> Microsoft said.
>
> However, in 30 cases worldwide the failure has caused minor injury or
> damage to property.
>
> Seven customers reported sustaining minor burns on their hand.
>
> In the remaining 23 cases there was smoke damage or minor damage to
> carpets or other equipment.
>
> Microsoft has advised owners to turn their machine off when not in use.
>
> The alert relates to consoles in Europe manufactured before January
> 13, 2004, and before October 23, 2003, in all other parts of the
> world.
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