How does one jailbreak an Apple TV?

[iMore Question]

I have heard of jailbreaking an Apple TV, how do you do it and what are the benefits?

 

[phreddyl]

You have access to a ton more content- Apple TV though hasn't been able to be jail broken since the second gen

 

[andrwstw]

On the most recent "The Talk Show with John Gruber," he and his guest talked about jailbreaking the Apple TV 2nd gen and relate it to the new Apple TV. Could be an interesting discussion for you.

 

[kch50428]

If it's anything other than the 2nd gen model, you don't jailbreak it.