FreeLink for the LinkStation PRO/LIVE - Revision history

Adennisa15: Added tip about using Squeeze instead

Adennisa15 — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:31:41 GMT

Added tip about using Squeeze instead

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		+	{{Tip\|'''Freelink is based on Debian 4 ('Etch') and dates from October 2007. Since the release of Debian 6.0 ('Squeeze') in February 2011, Etch is no longer supported by Debian. You should consider [[Install Debian on the Linkstation Pro/Live\|installing Squeeze]] instead.'''}}
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	The original (old hardware) model LinkStation PRO and LIVE appear to share the same hardware, but came with different firmware. Recently, a new model (new hardware) has appeared: again, the new versions of the PRO and LIVE appear identical, but differ from the older versions. The [[FreeLink]] installation procedures for old and new hardware are different.		The original (old hardware) model LinkStation PRO and LIVE appear to share the same hardware, but came with different firmware. Recently, a new model (new hardware) has appeared: again, the new versions of the PRO and LIVE appear identical, but differ from the older versions. The [[FreeLink]] installation procedures for old and new hardware are different.

JonSenior: Added LSLive category

JonSenior — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:31:16 GMT

Added LSLive category

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	The original (old hardware) model LinkStation PRO and LIVE appear to share the same hardware, but came with different firmware. Recently, a new model (new hardware) has appeared: again, the new versions of the PRO and LIVE appear identical, but differ from the older versions. The [[FreeLink]] installation procedures for old and new hardware are different.		The original (old hardware) model LinkStation PRO and LIVE appear to share the same hardware, but came with different firmware. Recently, a new model (new hardware) has appeared: again, the new versions of the PRO and LIVE appear identical, but differ from the older versions. The [[FreeLink]] installation procedures for old and new hardware are different.

Aarondr: /* Technical Notes and Limitations */

Aarondr — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:03:40 GMT

Technical Notes and Limitations

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	* Before you start, you may want to consider:		* Before you start, you may want to consider:
	** repartitioning your linkstation, to make more room on the root partition for additional Debian packages		** repartitioning your linkstation, to make more room on the root partition for additional Debian packages
-	** If you wish to use the newer 2.6.16 Buffalo kernel, you should install the 1.10 Buffalo firmware ~~<link needed>~~ before installing Freelink.	+	** If you wish to use the newer 2.6.16 Buffalo kernel, you should install the [http://www.buffalotech.com/support/getfile/?LS-GL_FW_111.zip 1.10 Buffalo firmware] before installing Freelink.
	* There is not yet an official Debian kernel for the LinkStation / ARM9 - this release uses (and does not update) the kernel which is already installed on your Linkstation (i.e. the Buffalo kernel).		* There is not yet an official Debian kernel for the LinkStation / ARM9 - this release uses (and does not update) the kernel which is already installed on your Linkstation (i.e. the Buffalo kernel).
	* Use of the Buffalo kernel has some limitations:		* Use of the Buffalo kernel has some limitations:

Beano: Linkified first occurrence of FreeLink

Beano — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:48:47 GMT

Linkified first occurrence of FreeLink

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-	The original (old hardware) model LinkStation PRO and LIVE appear to share the same hardware, but came with different firmware. Recently, a new model (new hardware) has appeared: again, the new versions of the PRO and LIVE appear identical, but differ from the older versions. The ~~Freelink~~ installation procedures for old and new hardware are different.	+	The original (old hardware) model LinkStation PRO and LIVE appear to share the same hardware, but came with different firmware. Recently, a new model (new hardware) has appeared: again, the new versions of the PRO and LIVE appear identical, but differ from the older versions. The [[FreeLink]] installation procedures for old and new hardware are different.
	There are now '''four''' variations: '''old/new''' and '''PRO/LIVE'''.		There are now '''four''' variations: '''old/new''' and '''PRO/LIVE'''.

Mindbender: /* To Access the Debug Menu */

Mindbender — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:50:18 GMT

To Access the Debug Menu

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	VersionCheck = 0		VersionCheck = 0
	Normally lsupdater does not detect a LinkStation which already running the firmware revision that came with the updater (this is specified in the file linkstation_version.txt); setting the flag VersionCheck=0 disables this behavior.		Normally lsupdater does not detect a LinkStation which already running the firmware revision that came with the updater (this is specified in the file linkstation_version.txt); setting the flag VersionCheck=0 disables this behavior.
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		+	<youtube>Pu4HI6XoSB8</youtube>

	====How to use the Firmware Updater with Wine====		====How to use the Firmware Updater with Wine====

Maddes: /* Removal or Reinstall of FreeLink */ Info how to keep data partition when re-installing with an modified data partition type (e.g. ext3)

Maddes — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:28:32 GMT

Removal or Reinstall of FreeLink: Info how to keep data partition when re-installing with an modified data partition type (e.g. ext3)

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	=Removal or Reinstall of FreeLink=		=Removal or Reinstall of FreeLink=
-	If for some reason FreeLink must be uninstalled, users must boot to the ramdisk (initrd) first. The ramdisk contains the Buffalo Updater Daemon that the Buffalo Updater requires. To boot to the ramdisk, access the linkstation shell via ssh. Run the follow commands:	+	A backup of your data before doing this is always recommended.
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		+	If for some reason FreeLink must be uninstalled or re-installed, users must boot to the ramdisk (initrd) first. The ramdisk contains the Buffalo Updater Daemon that the Buffalo Updater requires. To boot to the ramdisk, access the linkstation shell via ssh. Run the follow commands:

	# run "vi /boot/boot_options"		# run "vi /boot/boot_options"
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	The box should boot to the ramdisk after the reboot where you can install the stock kernel or any other firmware with the Firmware Updater Utility.		The box should boot to the ramdisk after the reboot where you can install the stock kernel or any other firmware with the Firmware Updater Utility.

		+	If during re-installation the LSUpdater complains about the harddisk structure (TARGET), then this is caused by some changed partition types (e.g. /dev/sda6 to ext3).
		+	To "fix" this, just login to your Linkstation as root via telnet once and re-try.
		+	After the re-installation login to your Linkstation via ssh and edit /etc/fstab to the correct partition formats.
		+	Mount the corrected partitions with "mount -a" for immediate access.
		+	This normally works fine for re-installation without losing any data on /dev/sda6.

	=Key Notes to Remember=		=Key Notes to Remember=

Ramuk at 16:57, 19 February 2008

Ramuk — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:57:15 GMT

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-	~~{{LIVE/PRO Hardware Revisions Warning}}~~
	The original (old hardware) model LinkStation PRO and LIVE appear to share the same hardware, but came with different firmware. Recently, a new model (new hardware) has appeared: again, the new versions of the PRO and LIVE appear identical, but differ from the older versions. The Freelink installation procedures for old and new hardware are different.		The original (old hardware) model LinkStation PRO and LIVE appear to share the same hardware, but came with different firmware. Recently, a new model (new hardware) has appeared: again, the new versions of the PRO and LIVE appear identical, but differ from the older versions. The Freelink installation procedures for old and new hardware are different.
	There are now '''four''' variations: '''old/new''' and '''PRO/LIVE'''.		There are now '''four''' variations: '''old/new''' and '''PRO/LIVE'''.

Ramuk at 23:12, 14 February 2008

Ramuk — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:12:26 GMT

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	{{ARM9 Freelink Install}}		{{ARM9 Freelink Install}}

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		+	{{ARM9 Freelink}}

	=Removal or Reinstall of FreeLink=		=Removal or Reinstall of FreeLink=
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		+	=Key Notes to Remember=

-	~~{{ARM9 Freelink}}~~	+	*This version does not contain the updated kernel 2.6.2x. As a result, udev will not work in this release.
		+	*Telnet is not installed. Use SSH for shell access.
		+	*The [[FreeLinkomatix]] script has not incorporated this FreeLink release yet.
		+	*The default root password is "lspro" and the default admin password is "admin". Please change these passwords.
		+	*This contains the replacement fan controller daemon micro_evtd which monitors system temperature and adjusts fan speed to suit based on information held within /etc/default/micro_evtd.

Ramuk at 23:08, 14 February 2008

Ramuk — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:08:48 GMT

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	{{ARM9 Freelink Install}}		{{ARM9 Freelink Install}}
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		+	=Removal or Reinstall of FreeLink=
		+	If for some reason FreeLink must be uninstalled, users must boot to the ramdisk (initrd) first. The ramdisk contains the Buffalo Updater Daemon that the Buffalo Updater requires. To boot to the ramdisk, access the linkstation shell via ssh. Run the follow commands:
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		+	# run "vi /boot/boot_options"
		+	# press the [i] keyboard key to enter "edit mode".
		+	# edit the line "MENU_TIMEOUT=4" to read "MENU_TIMEOUT=EM"
		+	# run [Esc], ":", "wq"
		+	# run "reboot"
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		+	The box should boot to the ramdisk after the reboot where you can install the stock kernel or any other firmware with the Firmware Updater Utility.
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	{{ARM9 Freelink}}		{{ARM9 Freelink}}

Robd: /* How to use the Firmware Updater with Wine */

Robd — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:38:43 GMT

How to use the Firmware Updater with Wine

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	====How to use the Firmware Updater with Wine====		====How to use the Firmware Updater with Wine====
-	Linux users can also use the lsupdater.exe with wine~~: just make sure you have~~ the Graphics setting for the Wine windows manager to control the window ~~unchecked~~ "Allow the window manager to control the windows" so you will be able to enter debug mode.	+	Linux users can also use the lsupdater.exe with wine. Use "winecfg" to edit the Graphics setting for the Wine windows manager to control the window by unchecking "Allow the window manager to control the windows". Then run "wine LSUpdater.exe" and you will be able to enter debug mode by right-clicking on the title bar of the window.

	:[[Image:Winecfg.jpg\|200px\|Wine Configuration]]		:[[Image:Winecfg.jpg\|200px\|Wine Configuration]]