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Wladston: /* Installing an Operating System */ no more ubuntu

Wladston — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:42:20 GMT

Installing an Operating System: no more ubuntu

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	There is also the [[Kuro Auto Installer]], that will easily allow you to setup the OS on your Kurobox.		There is also the [[Kuro Auto Installer]], that will easily allow you to setup the OS on your Kurobox.

-	You can find instructions for '''manually''' installing these operating systems at their Home Pages, by clicking on the Project title listed under the Main Categories heading on the sidebar menu on the left side of all pages in this wiki. The main ones are ~~[[Ubuntu_on_the_kurobox\|Ubuntu]],~~ [[Debian_on_the_Kurobox\|Debian]], [[Fedora on the Kurobox\|Fedora]], and [[Gentoo on the Kurobox\|Gentoo]].	+	You can find instructions for '''manually''' installing these operating systems at their Home Pages, by clicking on the Project title listed under the Main Categories heading on the sidebar menu on the left side of all pages in this wiki. The main ones are [[Debian_on_the_Kurobox\|Debian]], [[Fedora on the Kurobox\|Fedora]], and [[Gentoo on the Kurobox\|Gentoo]].

	Note that the Kurobox needs a kernel compiled for it's specific hardware. This means that you can't simply download the PowerPC branch of some distro and use it right away. (The default PowerPC branches are usually targeted at the Apple hardware PMAC). However, the community has alrady made images for the most popular distros, using a kurobox-compatible kernel.		Note that the Kurobox needs a kernel compiled for it's specific hardware. This means that you can't simply download the PowerPC branch of some distro and use it right away. (The default PowerPC branches are usually targeted at the Apple hardware PMAC). However, the community has alrady made images for the most popular distros, using a kurobox-compatible kernel.

Wladston: /* Setting up the Kurobox */

Wladston — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:19:39 GMT

Setting up the Kurobox

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	===Mounting the Hard Drive===		===Mounting the Hard Drive===
	First of all, take a look at the manual that came with your Kurobox, in order to mount your hard drive into it. If yours came with Japanese instructions, the [http://www.kurobox.com/downloads/KuroBoxSG.pdf English version of the manual] is also available. If you have a Kurobox HG WR, the instructions shall be slightly different, but there is no known English manual for the Kurobox HG WR.		First of all, take a look at the manual that came with your Kurobox, in order to mount your hard drive into it. If yours came with Japanese instructions, the [http://www.kurobox.com/downloads/KuroBoxSG.pdf English version of the manual] is also available. If you have a Kurobox HG WR, the instructions shall be slightly different, but there is no known English manual for the Kurobox HG WR.
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		+	===Changing the boot loader===
		+	While using the manufactuer's bootloader, the Kurobox boots off a proprietary / unknown bootcode, and then loads a stationary kernel, fixed on the flash ROM. This kernel is pre-configured to load a root file system on the hard drive (hda).
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		+	By installing U-boot, an open source bootloader, you are able to easily get to the EM mode (EMergency Mode), using a well known rootfs that you can use to mount your hard disk and fix things. You simply press a button during the boot time to choose from available boot options. U-boot is also extremely flexible allowing the owner of the box to determine how to boot their box and what parameters to pass. By using the latest U-boot, you also get support for 2.6.2x kernels, with support for .dtb files, what gives improved portability, allowing the use of multiplataform kernels. For instructions on how to install the latest U-boot, see [[Kurobox support in stock 2.6 kernels]].
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		+	===Changing the EM mode===
		+	The Kurobox has am embedded linux image in it that can be used to repair and setup the boxes. The EM mode that ships with Kurobox uses a very old kernel, and that imposes some limitations. The Foonas-em bootloader uses a 2.6 kernel and lots of other gooodies for your Kurobox. See how to install it here : http://foonas.org/index.php/Foonas-em

	===Installing an Operating System===		===Installing an Operating System===
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	Note that the Kurobox needs a kernel compiled for it's specific hardware. This means that you can't simply download the PowerPC branch of some distro and use it right away. (The default PowerPC branches are usually targeted at the Apple hardware PMAC). However, the community has alrady made images for the most popular distros, using a kurobox-compatible kernel.		Note that the Kurobox needs a kernel compiled for it's specific hardware. This means that you can't simply download the PowerPC branch of some distro and use it right away. (The default PowerPC branches are usually targeted at the Apple hardware PMAC). However, the community has alrady made images for the most popular distros, using a kurobox-compatible kernel.
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-	~~===Changing the boot loader===~~
-	While using the manufactuer's bootloader, the Kurobox boots off a proprietary / unknown bootcode, and then loads a stationary kernel, fixed on the flash ROM. This kernel is pre-configured to load a root file system on the hard drive (hda).
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-	By installing U-boot, an open source bootloader, you are able to easily get to the EM mode (EMergency Mode), using a well known rootfs that you can use to mount your hard disk and fix things. You simply press a button during the boot time to choose from available boot options. U-boot is also extremely flexible allowing the owner of the box to determine how to boot their box and what parameters to pass. By using the latest U-boot, you also get support for 2.6.2x kernels, with support for .dtb files, what gives improved portability, allowing the use of multiplataform kernels. For instructions on how to install the latest U-boot, see [[Kurobox support in stock 2.6 kernels]].

	===Controlling Power usage and Noise===		===Controlling Power usage and Noise===

Jonli447 at 02:40, 11 September 2007

Jonli447 — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:40:59 GMT

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	* http://www.kurobox.com/downloads/KuroBoxWWW.zip - for those who use the mnufacturer's OS		* http://www.kurobox.com/downloads/KuroBoxWWW.zip - for those who use the mnufacturer's OS
	* [[Kuro http pages for debian]]		* [[Kuro http pages for debian]]
-	* [http://www.~~linkstationwiki~~.~~net~~/index.php?title=Webmin_to_remotely_administer_your_LinkStation Webmin]	+	* [http://www.nas-central.org/index.php?title=Webmin_to_remotely_administer_your_LinkStation Webmin]

	===Security/Privacy concerns===		===Security/Privacy concerns===
-	You also migh want to install PeerGuardian, a tool that automaticaly updates iptables on blacklisted ip's that are used to spy activities. Also, it's worth taking a look on [http://www.~~linkstationwiki~~.~~net~~/index.php?title=Basic_security_procedures Basic security procedures].	+	You also migh want to install PeerGuardian, a tool that automaticaly updates iptables on blacklisted ip's that are used to spy activities. Also, it's worth taking a look on [http://www.nas-central.org/index.php?title=Basic_security_procedures Basic security procedures].

	==Applications==		==Applications==
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	* DHCP Server - Easily setup client machines on the Network		* DHCP Server - Easily setup client machines on the Network
	* File Server (Samba) - Share files among the Network		* File Server (Samba) - Share files among the Network
-	* Printer Server ([http://www.~~linkstationwiki~~.~~net~~/index.php?title=Printing ~~LinkStation~~ Wiki - printing])	+	* Printer Server ([http://www.nas-central.org/index.php?title=Printing NAS-Central Wiki - printing])
	* Media server - Serve media to other devices on the network such as the linktheather or the slimdevices		* Media server - Serve media to other devices on the network such as the linktheather or the slimdevices
	* Media player ([[John's Suggested MP3 Player]], [http://www.kurobox.com/revolution/downloads/contest/KuroboxRCAP.txt KuroboxRCAP.txt] ) Music player that can be controled with a PDA.		* Media player ([[John's Suggested MP3 Player]], [http://www.kurobox.com/revolution/downloads/contest/KuroboxRCAP.txt KuroboxRCAP.txt] ) Music player that can be controled with a PDA.
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	* Mail server		* Mail server
	* Web server		* Web server
-	* Webcam server ([http://www.~~linkstationwiki~~.~~net~~/index.php?title=Webcam Webcam on ~~LinkStationWiki~~])	+	* Webcam server ([http://www.nas-central.org/index.php?title=Webcam Webcam on NAS-Central])
	* FTP server		* FTP server
-	* P2P Client/Server (Bittorrent, Amule, XBT Client) ([http://www.~~linkstationwiki~~.~~net~~/index.php?title=Mldonkey_-_multi-network_file-sharing_client Mldonkey])	+	* P2P Client/Server (Bittorrent, Amule, XBT Client) ([http://www.nas-central.org/index.php?title=Mldonkey_-_multi-network_file-sharing_client Mldonkey])
	* Backup Server		* Backup Server
	* PopTop ( [http://www.kurobox.com/revolution/downloads/contest/kurobox_entry_2.txt kurobox_entry_2.txt])		* PopTop ( [http://www.kurobox.com/revolution/downloads/contest/kurobox_entry_2.txt kurobox_entry_2.txt])

Ramuk at 20:26, 15 July 2007

Ramuk — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:26:13 GMT

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		+	{{Articles\|Kurobox}}
	==Setting up the Kurobox==		==Setting up the Kurobox==
	===Mounting the Hard Drive===		===Mounting the Hard Drive===

Ramuk: 65 revision(s)

Ramuk — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:36:58 GMT

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Dokeeffe: /* Applications */

Dokeeffe — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:21:26 GMT

Applications

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	* Dymanic DNS		* Dymanic DNS
	* NTP server - if you have a fixed IP address, you can [http://www.pool.ntp.org/ become a public NTP server]		* NTP server - if you have a fixed IP address, you can [http://www.pool.ntp.org/ become a public NTP server]
		+	* Squid proxy server for your home network.

	==Hardware Modifications==		==Hardware Modifications==

Wladston: /* Applications */

Wladston — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:50:13 GMT

Applications

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	* IRC Client (CGI-IRC, has a web interface)		* IRC Client (CGI-IRC, has a web interface)
	* Dymanic DNS		* Dymanic DNS
		+	* NTP server - if you have a fixed IP address, you can [http://www.pool.ntp.org/ become a public NTP server]

	==Hardware Modifications==		==Hardware Modifications==

Uncle Roger: Grammar fix

Uncle Roger — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:24:48 GMT

Grammar fix

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	===Controlling Power usage and Noise===		===Controlling Power usage and Noise===
-	You can [[Fan Control\|use a special script control the fan speed]] setting to high when the HD is too hot, and slowing the fan down when it no ~~mores need~~ cooling.	+	You can [[Fan Control\|use a special script control the fan speed]] setting to high when the HD is too hot, and slowing the fan down when it no longer needs cooling.

	You can use hdparm to [[Debian hdd spindown\|set your HD to sleep after inactivity]], saving power and making less noise.		You can use hdparm to [[Debian hdd spindown\|set your HD to sleep after inactivity]], saving power and making less noise.

Wladston: /* Installing an Operating System */

Wladston — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:49:46 GMT

Installing an Operating System

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	There is also the [[Kuro Auto Installer]], that will easily allow you to setup the OS on your Kurobox.		There is also the [[Kuro Auto Installer]], that will easily allow you to setup the OS on your Kurobox.

-	You can find instructions for '''manually''' installing these operating systems at their Home Pages, by clicking on the Project title listed under the Main Categories heading on the sidebar menu on the left side of all pages in this wiki. The main ones are [[Debian_on_the_Kurobox\|Debian]], [[Fedora on the Kurobox\|Fedora]], and [[Gentoo on the Kurobox\|Gentoo]].	+	You can find instructions for '''manually''' installing these operating systems at their Home Pages, by clicking on the Project title listed under the Main Categories heading on the sidebar menu on the left side of all pages in this wiki. The main ones are [[Ubuntu_on_the_kurobox\|Ubuntu]], [[Debian_on_the_Kurobox\|Debian]], [[Fedora on the Kurobox\|Fedora]], and [[Gentoo on the Kurobox\|Gentoo]].

	Note that the Kurobox needs a kernel compiled for it's specific hardware. This means that you can't simply download the PowerPC branch of some distro and use it right away. (The default PowerPC branches are usually targeted at the Apple hardware PMAC). However, the community has alrady made images for the most popular distros, using a kurobox-compatible kernel.		Note that the Kurobox needs a kernel compiled for it's specific hardware. This means that you can't simply download the PowerPC branch of some distro and use it right away. (The default PowerPC branches are usually targeted at the Apple hardware PMAC). However, the community has alrady made images for the most popular distros, using a kurobox-compatible kernel.

Wladston: /* Applications */

Wladston — Sun, 27 May 2007 19:44:14 GMT

Applications

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	When your Kurobox is properly setup, there is no end to the applications it can handle. With a little imagination and some research your Kuro will be doing tricks you never imagined. Here are some examples of what people are doing with their Kurobox. If you have an interesting application, feel free to add to this list.		When your Kurobox is properly setup, there is no end to the applications it can handle. With a little imagination and some research your Kuro will be doing tricks you never imagined. Here are some examples of what people are doing with their Kurobox. If you have an interesting application, feel free to add to this list.

-	* Wireless Access - Connect the Kurobox to a Wireless Network	+	* Wireless Access - Connect the Kurobox to a Wireless Network. You can even create a Wireless Access point for your network
-	* Wireless Access Point - Create a Wireless Access point for your network	+
	* WAN Router/Gateway - Share the internet connection with all the devices on the network		* WAN Router/Gateway - Share the internet connection with all the devices on the network
	* DHCP Server - Easily setup client machines on the Network		* DHCP Server - Easily setup client machines on the Network