Okay, I've looked rather extensively through softmod tutorials, which have answered most questions, and I'm only left with one more..
To transfer files from the computer to the XBox's E drive, do you /have/ to use a crossover cord and FTP software, or can you download it onto the xbox through a burnt CDR?
For like 3 months my Xbox didn't have network available, and when I tried Flashfxp today and saw my trail ran out. Since I now have a Ethernet cable to use, no more burning disks for me!
However, honestly, I wasn't even aware that there were free alternatives. I thought most were pay (only tried Flashfxp, and Smartftp which imo sucked).
Thanks for alerting me of some nice alternatives :).