**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Jul 21 23:59:57 2005 Jul 22 03:12:03 hello Jul 22 03:14:28 what kind of performance can one get from nslu2? or can you direct me to some page about that, I've tried searching the wiki and it gave me some info. the thing is I want to replace a Mac G3/266MHz with this computer (I want the server silent and small) but I'm afraid it will be a lot slower. Will it? I run some cpu intensive stuff like GD on PHP. Jul 22 08:38:32 hello? Jul 22 08:38:40 hello Jul 22 08:38:54 i can't change my nick? Jul 22 08:38:56 hi Jul 22 08:39:05 try /nick newnick Jul 22 08:39:10 its localhost127001@yahoo.com Jul 22 08:39:45 anyway just a quick question Jul 22 08:40:51 how do i edit the /unslung/rc.xinetd i am used to pico Jul 22 08:41:26 use vi - or nano Jul 22 08:41:49 vi /unslung/rc.xinetd Jul 22 08:42:18 nano - "a pico like editor" Jul 22 08:42:23 so ipkg install nano Jul 22 08:42:59 http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/Unslung/Nano Jul 22 08:43:04 ok great, what is the cmd to creat the rc.xinetd if it is not already there? Jul 22 08:43:39 all linux editors (that I know of) will state "new file" if the file is not there already Jul 22 08:43:55 ok great thanks Jul 22 08:44:07 np Jul 22 09:08:37 ByronT-Desktop, ping Jul 22 09:08:47 yes?/ Jul 22 09:08:54 or Jul 22 09:08:57 "pong" Jul 22 09:09:33 hi, ByronT-Desktop according to the backlogs, you've made a post in the ml about the sysinit-/dev problem, but i couldn't find it, have you a msg number handy? Jul 22 09:11:01 it's actually a problem that is exposed when a nslu2 has been unslung (5.5 only) and the hd gets replaced Jul 22 09:11:45 message # 7489 Jul 22 09:13:02 oops, long ago, thanks Jul 22 09:36:54 do you guys have time to answer another nano question Jul 22 09:37:32 just go ahead and ask Jul 22 09:37:57 i can't get it to start, the only info i can find is to export the term info Jul 22 09:38:52 # export TERMINFO=/opt/share/terminfo Jul 22 09:39:15 # export TERMINFO=/opt/share/terminfo Jul 22 09:39:31 should be /opt/lib/terminfo Jul 22 09:39:35 go into /etc (cd /etc) Jul 22 09:39:41 and vi profile Jul 22 09:39:50 http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/Unslung/Nano Jul 22 09:40:20 vi profile is empty Jul 22 09:40:32 type in the last two lines into that file, save it, and exit and then type nano file_to_edit Jul 22 09:40:34 right Jul 22 09:40:42 profile is empty and you are creating it Jul 22 09:40:55 hit "i" to insert Jul 22 09:41:06 ok thanks again i will give it a try Jul 22 09:50:30 export TERMINFO=/opt/share/terminfo Jul 22 09:50:38 and saved Jul 22 09:51:02 did you also put the export TERM=vt100? Jul 22 09:51:18 oops Jul 22 09:52:56 yes they are both there Jul 22 09:55:04 save and exit and nano should work Jul 22 09:59:35 ok, i got it. thanks Jul 22 10:02:21 thanks vsftp now working Jul 22 12:47:04 Hello? Jul 22 12:47:10 * Pibben needs some help Jul 22 12:48:30 hi, what's the problem? Jul 22 12:48:59 I got a brand new NSLU2 Jul 22 12:49:11 that's nice Jul 22 12:49:15 It failed in the middle of first setup (during the format) Jul 22 12:49:25 After that I have not been able to contact it Jul 22 12:49:49 The LED is flashing green or is constant yellow Jul 22 12:50:33 define "middle of the first setup" pls Jul 22 12:51:29 The windows util found the slug and I did some settings. After that it started formatting the disk. After a while a message said it failed. Jul 22 12:53:00 but if you boot the slug without the hd attached, the things went better? Jul 22 12:54:02 No, still the same without hd. Jul 22 12:54:35 with LED you mean the ready/status led, imho Jul 22 12:55:28 ? Jul 22 12:58:39 Sorry Jul 22 12:58:42 np Jul 22 12:58:50 last questions was Jul 22 12:58:51 Im back, lost my connection Jul 22 12:58:52 with LED you mean the ready/status led, imho? Jul 22 12:59:19 Yes, the ready/status i constantly yellow Jul 22 12:59:28 i = is Jul 22 12:59:48 but some times, it's flashing green? Jul 22 13:00:07 It did once, after I tried the reset button Jul 22 13:00:47 how long have you wait after pushing the reset button, booting will take some time Jul 22 13:01:29 A few seconds. Jul 22 13:01:46 few < 60 or a few > 60? Jul 22 13:02:06 seconds Jul 22 13:02:51 Maybe 5-10.. Jul 22 13:03:41 well, my slug have the problem, that it sometimes won't boot, ready led is steady amber forever, so Jul 22 13:04:28 then i've to unplug the powerline, for 20 to 30 secs, plug it in again, and than the slug can boot Jul 22 13:05:04 booting, without a hd may take 30 to 60 seconds, imho Jul 22 13:05:23 Ok, let me try. BRB Jul 22 13:05:35 if this don't help, there are some usefull links at the wiki Jul 22 13:05:52 BTW, is there any other way to turn it of, than pulling the cord? Jul 22 13:06:08 if the slug isn't up and running, no Jul 22 13:06:17 1st link http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/HowTo/TelnetIntoRedBoot Jul 22 13:06:38 2nd link http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/HowTo/ResetSysConf Jul 22 13:06:47 and if this don't help Jul 22 13:07:03 3rd link http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/HowTo/RecoverFromABadFlash Jul 22 13:10:07 Seems to be working again now. Thanks a bunch! Jul 22 13:11:09 if the slug is up, plug your hd in, try to format it in the webinterface, if your slug is recognized in your network Jul 22 13:12:11 if you, can't ping the slug, it may be at 192.168.1.77, which is the default adress Jul 22 13:13:53 Yepp, formatting now. Jul 22 13:13:59 Thanks again! Jul 22 13:14:11 what's the size of your disc? Jul 22 13:14:28 grumpf, too late.. Jul 22 13:16:52 Hi again! Jul 22 13:16:55 hi Jul 22 13:17:11 Is it normal to loose contact while the slug is formatting the disc? Jul 22 13:17:18 no Jul 22 13:17:22 Darn... Jul 22 13:17:32 what's the size of your disc? Jul 22 13:17:55 actually, it depends Jul 22 13:18:09 depending on the version of firmware that is running on the slug Jul 22 13:18:20 hi docu guy ;-) Jul 22 13:18:36 250GB Jul 22 13:18:42 its 2.3R29 Jul 22 13:18:43 I have personally seen NSLU2s that seem to lose connection while either moving large files or formatting the drive Jul 22 13:18:54 howdy, caplink811_log Jul 22 13:19:14 ewwww R29 Jul 22 13:19:40 Okay, I'll wait and see what happens. Approximatly how long is it gonna take? Jul 22 13:19:43 R29 is bad? Jul 22 13:20:02 R29 doesn't have easy way to telnet in Jul 22 13:20:11 Ok Jul 22 13:20:49 but if you're going to stick with Linksys firmware, then that's probably fine Jul 22 13:20:54 Which firmware is the "best" then? (Excluding Inslung =) ) Jul 22 13:20:56 OK Jul 22 13:21:24 excluding Unslung? you mean the firmware that Linksys should have released? Jul 22 13:21:49 imho, it depends also at the enclosure/disc combination Jul 22 13:21:58 versus their own "we're too lazy to finish up the print serving capabilities" firmware? Jul 22 13:22:05 I mean the official Linksys firmwares Jul 22 13:22:24 About how long is it gonna take? 5min? 30min? 2hours? Jul 22 13:22:47 formatting? on a good size HD up to 10-15 minutes Jul 22 13:22:57 Ok, thanks. Jul 22 13:38:21 hm, but whats about the success?... Jul 22 14:37:22 hmm i don't want my slug to lose connection with big files Jul 22 14:37:37 what if i use the latest os firmware? Jul 22 14:37:56 i'm planning on getting a hitachi 250gig hd and a vantec nexstar enclosure Jul 22 14:43:49 when I say that it loses connection, I meant that the unit stops responding to ping and the web interface can time out Jul 22 14:44:00 however, the unit is *still* processing Jul 22 14:44:15 and only seems to be locked up Jul 22 14:45:46 so what happens to the file? Jul 22 14:45:55 i've seen really conflicting reports about it Jul 22 14:46:00 it gets copied/moved fine Jul 22 14:46:15 one guy says that his kept freezing and that it's a cheap unreliable bit of kit Jul 22 14:46:23 "one guy" Jul 22 14:46:34 i'd hate to sell my linux server and find out it's really unreliable Jul 22 14:46:47 I've had 3 nslu2s and the only one that I ever really had problems with had a bad hard drive Jul 22 14:46:55 k Jul 22 14:47:00 (that suffered a head crash a few days later) Jul 22 14:47:15 i'm pondering whether this nextar enclosure is the right thing to get Jul 22 14:47:25 i hate those tiny fans in most enclosures Jul 22 14:47:27 I'm partial to the Bytecc's Jul 22 14:47:32 740U2 Jul 22 14:47:44 I've bought five of 'em Jul 22 14:47:49 righty Jul 22 14:48:00 i've never owned an enclosure so it's not my field Jul 22 14:48:05 we stock them in our shop though Jul 22 14:48:09 these icybox things Jul 22 14:48:13 pretty tacky Jul 22 14:48:17 enclosures all seem to be generic Jul 22 14:48:31 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=17-145-334&depa=0 Jul 22 14:48:43 that's the one I've used over and over and over.... Jul 22 14:49:10 and the blue led serves as a nice night light! Jul 22 14:50:12 i'd love to get a delacie one Jul 22 14:50:17 designed by porche Jul 22 14:50:31 they put maxtors in them Jul 22 14:50:35 I've got a lacie d2 as well Jul 22 14:50:37 so it would never spin down Jul 22 14:51:05 but don't use it with my nslu2s Jul 22 14:51:46 (it's big and heavy - though it looks pretty cool) Jul 22 14:51:54 they all look amazing Jul 22 14:52:04 it's just the harddisks i'm bothered about Jul 22 14:52:18 i have to go for hitachi so i can get it to spin down Jul 22 14:52:25 400gig would be nice but it's lot of money Jul 22 14:53:11 samsung SP1614N is what died on me... otherwise I have hitachis Jul 22 14:55:26 i'd hate the heat of a nextar to make me lose data Jul 22 14:55:41 i've got all my hd's lined up with a 120mm fan atm Jul 22 15:00:31 will the slug be fine for playing divx movies via samba on my xbox? Jul 22 18:25:23 does anyone know if the NSLU2 cares what ip address it is assigned? Jul 22 18:25:44 i.e., if i plug it into my router, will it configure itself to whatever ip it is assigned through dhcp? **** ENDING LOGGING AT Fri Jul 22 23:59:56 2005