Convert your MIPSel LinkStation into a full-blown Debian system
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| Temporary Tutorial |
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| The information here will change a lot in the future but wanted to get the information out here. |
Originally by TcT and edited by frontalot from linkstationwiki.org
[edit] Files
You can get the required files here http://www.geishuettner.de/docs/Linkstation/ and find more information in the linkstationwiki forum! until a nicer article finds it way here.
[edit] Overview
You don't have to open the linkstation in order to install Debian on it. You just need telnet access to your linkstation.
- Download the debil installer
- unpack it
- run the debil.sh script this will take you to the debian installer after downloading it
- After the installer is finished you have to swap your partitions using the included swappart program
This is just a quick overview for detailed instructions have a look at the [hacking howto (PDF)] at the page linked above.
[edit] Notes
The installer script will take your previous network configuration to the debian installation. My installation didn't boot when DHCP was enabled, so to be on the save side use a static IP address.
You can always revert back to the stock firmware by running the swappart program again. In case something goes terribly wrong this can also be done from a PC when you connect the hard disk directly.
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