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Linux is a Naughty Word on Xbox Live

September 04, 2007 in News comments 20

Are you a Linux fan that wishes to express his love for Linux in your Gamertag on Xbox Live. Well, think again, because the word Linux is apparently banned from being used anywhere on the Xbox Live site.

Okay, what happens when you like Linux, and decide to change your Xbox Live gamertag motto to "Linux rules"? Well, Microsoft black flags you, that's what. According to xbox-scene.com, Linux and Unix prompt the following response:

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  • 0
    black doom Sep 4, 07
    I like the bit at the end.
  • -2
    Final Blade Sep 4, 07
    I find this stupid, why ban a word seriously. Its there opinion.
    • 0
      Chimaira Sep 5, 07
      It's because Microsoft are inept money grabbing morons and anything that rivals them will promptly get banned from being said/used.
  • 0
    iLLmatic Sep 4, 07
    Linux isn't an opinion, its an operating system and its pretty obvious why Microsoft would ban the name. Corny, albeit, but not really surprising.
    • 0
      Final Blade Sep 4, 07
      Um yeah it is there opinion if they like Linux, i mean obviously there on XBL so its not like they hate MS either its stupid.
      • -2
        Reenee Sep 4, 07
        Have you been around computers or operating systems long enough? This isn't about opinion.
        • -3
          Strayfire Sep 5, 07
          Judging by his username, he's 9 years old. It fits.
      • 1
        Shadow of Death Sep 4, 07
        Yeah....Linux is a competing (or rather alternative) OS, to the Windows Brand...

        Its sorta like going into a 360 forum, and saying "I love the PS3!"...nothing good comes of it, you can't expect them to like it...

        To them, Linux IS a bad word, lol
        • 0
          Final Blade Sep 5, 07
          Good point but still its not like there saying XBL sucks and Linux rules though, and like Ameer said it's still Censorship. What happened to free speech. I mean XBL users i experienced with all said curses and etc yet this word gets baned kinda dumb.
    • 2
      Ameer Sep 4, 07
      It's still censorship. Are Sony and Playstation 3 filtered out too?
      • 0
        Mr Sponget Sep 5, 07
        No, not even Macintosh is censored. I guess they only hate Linux.
  • 0
    Fourth Dimension Sep 4, 07
    I'm sure the word "Halo" was barred at one point. It's no big deal though.
  • 4
    tekmosis Sep 5, 07
    This is most likely the reason why:
    http://news.cnet.co.uk/gamesgear/0,39029682,49288221,00.htm
    • 0
      Riku31069 Sep 5, 07
      Thanks for the link tekmosis. This is definately bad for those who play XBox.
    • 0
      Final Blade Sep 5, 07
      Ah i see, thanks tek. However the beauty of hacking is anything can be crack no matter what MS can do. Thats the bad thing for all companies.
  • 0
    FRoGBuster Sep 5, 07
    nice link. Too bad for xboxers
  • 0
    Final Blade Sep 5, 07
    Oh more info here

    It states
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    “Your motto contains inappropriate language. Please try again”
    Thats not all according to this site http://www.qj.net/index.php?&pg=49&aid=101624&act=success
    It states this
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    Other people tried typing in the names of other rival companies and consoles to see if the names are banned as well, like Nintendo (which was not blocked), It's also interesting to note that typing Windows and Microsoft are banned in Microsoft's online gaming service.
    So tell me this whats there motive now. It can't just be cause of linux.
  • 0
    black doom Sep 5, 07
    What about Sony though, Wii60 rules for both M and N after all.
    • 0
      Final Blade Sep 5, 07
      Try it, all i know is that its not just linux thats banned.
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    Capn Droid Sep 9, 07
    Lol, they won't censor Macintosh, but apparently they detest Linux?

    That's a bit sad, IMO.

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