Posted Jan 12, 2008 at 11:00AM by Gino D. Listed in: PSP Tags: Dark AleX, Mathieulh, Custom Firmware, malloc, spam, Team M33
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Dark_AleX website is down - Image 1



We've been getting reports that, despite the announcement yesterday from Mathieulh, Dark AleX and the rest of Team M33 will not be able to release CFW PSP 3.80 M33 on time. Everyone's been on their toes for the projected release today, but as it turns out, we might have to wait just a little bit longer.

In a recent post by Ketchup in PSP-Gen, we learn of the explanation given by Mathieulh:

According to our information, some technical problems remain and as us mathieulh points out it so well, the [motto] of the TEAM M33 is "quality above all".


In light, Dark_AleX still seems to have some small adjustments to make and it prefers to take its time before putting on line its Custom Firmware 3.80 M33.


Though it is, it is the wisest decision because nothing presses.


Knowing the talent of Dark_AleX, this delay could be of a few days, or only of a few hours. For the moment, no one does not know it.


More adjustments? As if sneaking in that last minute CFW Network Update feature wasn't cool enough, is DAX cooking up something else for us? Maybe "some small adjustments" here simply mean bug fixes - they did after all had a bit of trouble with the NID translations.

We've been checking out Dark AleX's official site though, and we've been noticing that it's been going on and off today. Their site's been under maintenance for about an hour now (screencapped above). At first we assumed that maybe it's in preparation for the eventual release - maybe this is part of the "technical problems" that Math stated.

For what it's worth, they could be priming their site to take the brunt of all those downloads and traffic once they release CFW 3.80.

Let's all hope now for a smooth release for DAX's CFW 3.80 M33. Just wait patiently guys. As Ketchup posts, who knows? It could be in just a few hours or minutes that the CFW hits us in all its glory.

Thanks to homj, brad, Fadil, and JaXeRiR for the emails!



* Article originally posted Jan 11, 2008 at 12:17PM

*Update* Just a minor update for all of you guys keeping tabs on CFW PSP 3.80 M33. Dark AleX's website is now back in business looking a tad bit different than before. Unfortunately, as you can see, the CFW 3.80 is still no where in site, err, sight.

Stay patient... We're still not sure as to how stable the site is now, or if the site going back online might mean a very, very imminent release. Stay tuned!

Dark_AleX update - Image 1




* Update 1 posted Jan 11, 2008 at 02:29PM

*Update 2* Alright, we know we're a tad late for this, and we're sure some of you have already caught whiff of it already, but we're posting this for posterity's sake - to document what exactly is happening and to keep the others updated.

As commented by johnnyp_777 and FreePlay, we get some updates from Team M33 over IRC. Turns out they called it a night, and we can MAYBE expect the release tomorrow:

We finally spotted the issue but don't expect a release too soon, it will be released done and fixed. Thanks for your undestanding


please people stop releasing fake M33 binaries or I add the word "M33" to the spam filter, thank you for your understanding.


good news we found precisely where the issue is and are currently fixing it, then it will be "testing time"


Again a global will be issued here and at malloc.us whenever the 3.80M33 becomes available, there is no need for refreshing the dark-alex.org page


Ok it wont be tonight folks, we need some decent sleep in here, tomorrow MAYBE.


Congratulations to the team for finally pin-pointing the bugs! Hope things go smoothly from here on out! Remember, no rush needed... Hope you guys also got some much-needed rest!


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   by greymist04 - 2008-01-11
 » Sad, too sad

DaX, I'm a bit disappointed, but like stated above:

"More adjustments? As if sneaking in that last minute CFW Network Update feature wasn't cool enough, is DAX cooking up something else for us?"

And hopefully it will only be a few hours, and not a few days, I was so happy to hear the release was to be today, and now I'm kinda bummed.


   Re: vitz3 - 2008-01-11
 » Saged.

Disappointed? How ungrateful you are.

He does this s*** for free and you dare question it? DAX is obviously pouring his essence into this and you dare be disappointed?

Be grateful that the Scene Gods have not struck you down. You have to accept on fact and one fact alone.

Releases are done the Developer's time. NOT your own. It will be done when they deem it done. So shut it.

   Re: MahSixFo - 2008-01-11
 » Yeah... Ungrateful

Grey Would U Prefer He Releases It Now Full Of Bugs? No, Exactly, Just Shut Up And Wait

   Re: greymist04 - 2008-01-11
 » Sorry

Guys, I didn't mean it like that, I appreciate DaX's work, and yes the long wait would mean for a cleaner running CFW. No need to get so defensive, it's not like I personally insulted him.

   Re: Binary - 2008-01-11
 » Re: greymist04

looks like you want a buggy custom firmware... I but you still be disappointed of it and should of wait longer.

   Re: greymist04 - 2008-01-11
 » Jeez

My god people, cut me some slack, look I do want a non-buggy CFW. I love all M33 releases, I appreciate DaX's work. Yet you guys are viciously attacking me from saying "I'm disappointed" I didn't say I hate DaX because he's delaying the CFW.

   Re: Binary - 2008-01-11
 » Re

So whats the first sentence mean?


ahuh riiight

   Re: 3vi1 - 2008-01-11
 » Jeez louise

Lay off greymist, guys. I'll guarantee you were all "disappointed" that the softwares not out AND bug-free today too.

If you say no to that, then you must be insulting DA by saying you really don't care one way or the other about his software, eh? :p

I'm disappointed in this forum software that won't let you insert blank lines in your message when writing under Firefox2 on Linux.

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   Re: PSPZorZ - 2008-01-11
 » hey

hey guys, don't take what greymist said wrong. He doesn't mean he's disappointed with DAX or anything. He means he's disappointed that it's not released yet, but I'm sure he's grateful for everything DAX has done already, he's just anxious like a lot of other people.

   Re: soopergooman - 2008-01-11
 » his first statement

his first statement about being disappointed is not directed at Dark_Alex but to himself. He's all excited only to have a bug needing to be fixed. It's not like he's saying, DA I'm disappointed in YOU, no he just wanted it like everyone else. It's just that his choice of words might not be entirely appropriate in this context. You are the ones "putting mmeaning" that is misconstrued into his statement. He's just sad it didn't come out today. They are Homonyms: Disappointed and Sad are.
Leave him alone. I felt sad that it didn't show up today but atleast those guys are more reliable than sony when it comes to releasing a big update(HOME ANYONE). So cut the guy some slack, you all have something that pissed us off at some point in the past, just like I'm doing to you right now.


HOOOORAY FOR D_A!!!!! Thats all I want to SAY!!!

   Re: billylee8 - 2008-01-11
 » I'm not sure why you're getting attacked

Look, we're ALL grateful, but after reading two news updates saying that it's "almost here" and then reading that it's not, you're going to have to be disappointed at least a little bit.

Had there been NO announcements about it being "almost here," it would have been only one long wait instead of two or three, and we'd be less disappointed.

   Re: Naroon Kasui - 2008-01-11
 » all of you who bashed greymist04..

Shut the hell up. Yeah, wow, it's 3.80 m33. Big deal. It'll be released when DAX and the rest want it to, so stop acting like it's some big holy thing that you'll go to hell for if someone expresses their slight disappointment for.

Sure, give me 1 star or less, asshats. Idc, because I've been using OE/M33 ever since 3.03, and I loved it. Still lovin' it, and I'm just speaking the truth, but I get annoyed when innocent people say something like "oh, sucks we have to wait", and get flamed for it. You all know it sucks to wait even longer than originally stated, so dont flame someone else just because they state the truth.

   Re: cemilutz - 2008-01-12
 » Skype

Guyz, DAX said that he will only be doing major updates from now on. I hope he will make the skype update for slim, won't he? What do u think?

   Re: CommandrX - 2008-01-12
 » @greymist04

GAFL

DAX take your time, heck take a break a grab a pint :D You Rock Man!!

   Re: catb50 - 2008-01-13
 » No 3.80 Tonight (Jan13)

In IRC Chat:

* Topic is 'Welcome to #sceners-en | 4ASKING ABOUT 3.80 M33 -> INSTANT 10mins shun | It won't be released tonight. So... don't ask. | www.Dark-AleX.org | ENGLISH ONLY |'
* Set by jas0nuk on Sun Jan 13 15:33:07
   by SaintHobson - 2008-01-11
 » Good to know

It's better that it be perfect than it somehow ending up breaking PSPs, Keep up the great work Dark Alex!

   by .A.J. - 2008-01-11
 » No rush.

Whenever he gets around to releasing it is just fine by me. It's not as though we need it to play a game or something.

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   by CandieC - 2008-01-11
 » Darn

well we all know it will be well worth the wait, im just getting anxious i want to connect my psp to my ps3 again!

Also if anyone wants to add me on:

PS3 : LeonsDaDa

Xbox 360: Leons DaDa

Wii: 2535 2796 1414 8240

just pm me your wii code and ill add you


   Re: dodswm - 2008-01-11
 » :)

copy the premo_plugin.prx from 3.72 (dump it encrypted, without sigcheck) and remote play works on 3.71M33 :D
   by rockddr - 2008-01-11
 » keep waiting

i think the site is down is due to the brunt of accesses in a short time

   by urherenow - 2008-01-11
 » LOL

"it prefers to take its time before putting on line its Custom Firmware 3.80 M33"

makes me think "It puts the lotion on it's skin, or else it gets the hose again"


anyway, any wait will be worth it. the NIDs resolver is cool enough, but Network update as well? :thumbsup:


   Re: Spawnx777x - 2008-01-11
 » Subject:Altair did your dad

"It puts the lotion on it's skin, or else it gets the hose again"

I had to sign up to this site, just to tell you how retarded what you just said is

   Re: noshoes84 - 2008-01-11
 » @Spawnx777x

You obviously didn't get the joke. I thought of the same thing when I read it. You had to sign up to this site just show that you didn't understand the quote. Way to go!

   Re: jonnyp_777 - 2008-01-11
 » @Spawnx777x

I've been meaning to sign up anyways, but thought now would be a good oppurtunity because someone obviously doesn't watch Family Guy, or else he would get that joke.

Anyways, can't wait for a clean and awesome 3.80 M33. Thanks Dark_AleX.

   Re: FreePlay - 2008-01-11
 » It's not from Family Guy.

It's from Silence of the Lambs.

   Re: jonnyp_777 - 2008-01-11
 » I know....

....I've just never seen that movie so I knew the first half. Then, Stewie said both parts on Family Guy one time, and I thought the second part was changed or added in or something. My bad.
   by Silver-Tiger - 2008-01-11
 » .....

Mathieulh is completely right. Quality is more important than speed, although i wouldn't care if I have to install some bugfixes later. I can wait longer as long it WILL released.

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   by psp_noob - 2008-01-11
 » better late than never

thanks for the update...

i'm totally patient for good quality, take your time fellas

   by Yoloni - 2008-01-11
 » Excited

I am so excited. It's better to have the CFW perfect or people will be complaining. What is the NID anyway? I never got it.


   Re: urherenow - 2008-01-11
 » how complex of an answer do you want?

the easiest comparison is like a postal code (zip code). When you write a program for 1.xx firmware and you want your program to get raw access to the UMD drive using the instruction located at 0xXXXXXXXX, in firmware 3.7x the same instruction is actually located at 0xYYYYYYYY

not exactly but it's the lowest level of comparison I can think of.

   Re: cory1492 - 2008-01-11
 » ...

Actually, a bit more accurate would be to say the function tag in the library has changed rather than the actual location. So when it tries to find where the code is in memory to link it to the running code, the function that was called 0x12345678 in the previous version is now called 0x7890ABCD (regardless of where it is at.)
   by igotdez - 2008-01-11
 » just wondering

how do you intsall this and can u install it if u aready have 3.80 on your psp


   Re: xCHRISx - 2008-01-12
 » dude..

elgoog.com! lmao you know thats a real google website where everything is backwards haha.
but seriously use google. that question and tutorials and everything is there.
google doesnt bite! >+]
   by urherenow - 2008-01-11
 » you need pandora

memstick and battery and downgrade to 3.71 m33-4 be fore you'll be able to install the 3.80CFW. Or if it can be run via Pandora, you'll still need a battery and properly formatted memstick to install it.


   Re: ForteZeroExcell - 2008-01-12
 » How to downgrade

How do you downgrade you 3.80 psp to 3.71 m33 ? PLZ Reply ...I've got 3.80 and i know no one with pandora
   by redbrick - 2008-01-11
 » ...SO dissappointed...

...just kidding. Really take all the time you need guys. we're in no rush. I love M33 releases.... I'm glad you guys and Hellcat are doing these things....

Thanks.

   by SCLakitu - 2008-01-11
 » Good.

I'd rather wait for a clean firmware than get a buggy one today.

   by ZeroSama - 2008-01-11
 » patiently awaiting 3.80 M33

on one hand i am a lil disappointed.. ;)
on the other ide rather see this baby run flawlessly

take your time guys no rush :)

   by scottiedizzle - 2008-01-11
 » Sweet Deal

Oh well. You guys take your time. I've been wanting to try out the remote play on my ps3 but its nothing i cant wait another day for. Keep up the good work. :-)

   by Stiletto - 2008-01-11
 » Awesome

Here I sit on the edge of my chair with my PSP all warmed up n ready... heh

Who cares how long it takes. It's the thrill of the anticipation that keeps me wild with excitement.

Kinda like foreplay...... do it long enough and it drives you nutzo ....

So if it comes out after the weekend.... oh well.... it will just help me to have one hell of a nutty weekend..... Where the hell is my wife? lol


   by FiremanSam - 2008-01-11
 » Just a thought

I wonder how long before Sony offers Dark Alex a job? Whether he would take it is another thing.


   Re: Stiletto - 2008-01-11
 » hhhmmm

well i'd take it just to get the source code..
..lol
   by Silverback - 2008-01-11
 » Excellent!

I love how they refer to Dark_Alex as 'it' like he's a celestial body in space! Ha! Ha!
What are writers at QJ doing? Composing the PSP bible?!

Anyway, keep up the good work everyone!


   Re: thedudewiththeface - 2008-01-12
 » Pspism

psshh...that be a tight religion of pspism
   by Dougie321 - 2008-01-11
 » Can't wait

Its better for him to get it perfect than release it early with a few problems. so just sit tight and wait and stop winging

   by Budsky - 2008-01-11
 » Dark Alex Site Up ..

but still no 3.80 M33 yet .... DA is god ... {comments_result_22}/

   by Silverback - 2008-01-11
 » In Other News...

The last 'first poster' just died today. :D

   by zzabbas - 2008-01-11
 » Site just went down again

Site just went down again... this time with no word on issue

   by pspslim2000 - 2008-01-11
 » blocked

sony blocked his website....


   Re: zzabbas - 2008-01-11
 » Doubt it, even if true

that wouldnt stop him from emailing the release, like he did for the past year before he revealed he is indeed m33 and made this site

   Re: pspslim2000 - 2008-01-11
 » kidnap

or has been kidnap by sony?

   Re: mohaas05 - 2008-01-11
 » oh stop it

sony doesnt have the right to just block his site. they would need to obtain a cease and desist order first and then give Dax head notice. And kidnap!?...Youve been watching too many movies.
   by rockddr - 2008-01-11
 » down again

now the server is down again, completely...

it might be blocked...:(

   by spiderfan00 - 2008-01-11
 » fyi

if you want to know the exact instant 3.80m33 comes out, then join the irc on his site. im watching it constantly. connect your irc to:
irc.dark-alex.org #sceners-en
hope all of you people who are itching for it follow my advice


   Re: rockddr - 2008-01-11
 » :(

unfortunately the irc is down too...

   Re: FreePlay - 2008-01-11
 » ...

No, it's not. We're all sitting there right now.
   by FreePlay - 2008-01-11
 » {comments_result_22}/{comments_result_22}/

{comments_result_22}/{comments_result_22}/

   by Metal Jody - 2008-01-11
 » wheww...!

I'm fu*ging grounded from my PSP and if CFW 3.80 came out in a few hours, bad things would happen to my guardians.......baaaad thinnnnngs. Lol
GODdormm it!

   by bloody0986 - 2008-01-11
 » Take your time DaX

Take as long as you want. We are all waiting patiently. : )

   by usernameforever - 2008-01-11
 » hey

hey, i've been watching his site for awhile, i saw it when he first put it back up, but now, it's down again.... so correct it again :P

   by zzabbas - 2008-01-11
 » up again for the time being

up again... i think its all these ppl accessing it constantly that brings it down...

Can you blame us tho... haha



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