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How to Compile LinksBoks for the XBox

LinksBox is a web browser for the Xbox 360 based off of Links (Linux open source web browser) by Twibright Labs. LinksBox allows you to install a web browser without the need to install Linux on your Xbox 360. Once LinksBoks is compiled, it is a simple matter of running it from your Xbox 360 to start browsing the Internet. Compiling LinksBoks is not as hard as it seems, as long as you have everything required.

Things You'll Need

Microsoft Visual Studio
Xbox Development Kit

Instructions

- 1
  Install Microsoft Visual Studio, which is necessary for compiling LinksBoks.
- 2
  Download and install the Xbox Development Kit. This will integrate with Microsoft Visual Studio to compile LinksBoks to work with your Xbox 360.
- 3
  Compile LinksBoks.sln in Visual Studio. If you have both components, LinksBoks will compile without any problems. Once compiled you will have the file LinksBoks.xbe.
- 4
  Copy LinksBoks.xbe to the media directory on your Xbox 360. No configuration is necessary; simply select the file from within the media directory to start browsing the Internet.

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