**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Apr 01 10:59:57 2006 Apr 01 13:27:25 mika_ :) Apr 01 13:27:39 hey capbot Apr 01 16:24:23 hello\ Apr 01 16:25:06 hello Apr 01 16:26:51 hello, are people discussing the NSLU2? Apr 01 17:57:43 hum... anyone know if i can get away without a custom compilation to get a working mt-daap on openslug? (as the "current version" in the ipkg tree is not working with itunes!) Apr 01 19:37:01 where can I set my timezone under OpenSLUG? Apr 01 19:38:42 I can still set mine in the normal lynsys web control Apr 01 19:38:50 *linksys Apr 01 19:55:03 DrZimmerman: hoi Apr 01 20:36:23 I've finished a full unslug installed, did everything with the readme... and i end up with a / on "dev/mtdblock4" (not on anything like my /dev/sda1 hard drive that are also in the list... ) anyone go a clue^ Apr 01 21:25:06 ... guess that channel isn't used anymore1 Apr 01 21:25:11 (*1 = !) Apr 02 07:03:07 Hello everyone! Anyone awake? I sure hope so. I bought a used Linksys NSLU2 with the NSLU2-Linux firmware, but I don't have any previous experience with it at all. All the documentation is a bit hard to understand because it assumes the reader did everything himself to get that far. As of right now I have connected the NSLU2 to my router, and now I'm trying to figure out what the next step is. Apr 02 07:13:10 hey Apr 02 07:14:52 Hi there! Apr 02 07:15:33 where are you stuck at Apr 02 07:16:45 wait a minute Apr 02 07:17:01 Ok? Apr 02 07:17:08 are you trying to install Unslung or just trying to get the NSLU2 to work Apr 02 07:17:19 I'm trying to get the NSLU2 to work. Apr 02 07:17:43 okay Apr 02 07:17:50 whats the problem? Apr 02 07:18:52 For one, I can't access the interface. Apr 02 07:19:22 what's the IP to the NSLU2 Apr 02 07:19:31 192.168.1.190 is the IP. Apr 02 07:19:51 It doesn't respond. Apr 02 07:20:00 have you tried http://192.168.190 Apr 02 07:20:10 The NSLU2 is indicating that the disk is connected. Apr 02 07:20:16 One moment... let me try. Apr 02 07:20:59 It doesn't seem to work either. Apr 02 07:22:17 have you tried to follow the instruction thing that came with it Apr 02 07:23:10 wait a minute Apr 02 07:23:15 I made a typo Apr 02 07:23:22 that address was http://192.168.1.190 Apr 02 07:23:25 try that Apr 02 07:24:17 But that is the same IP I wrote before? Apr 02 07:24:25 "192.168.1.190 is the IP." Apr 02 07:24:27 oh, okay Apr 02 07:24:56 have you tried pinging it Apr 02 07:25:15 Actually, I was just wondering about that. Apr 02 07:25:49 One moment... let me try. Apr 02 07:29:54 you might want to try the linksys online chat support Apr 02 07:30:05 * Nimmit doesn't use the linksys firmware anymore Apr 02 07:30:22 But I'm using the linux firmware? Apr 02 07:30:40 "I bought a used Linksys NSLU2 with the NSLU2-Linux firmware" Apr 02 07:30:45 oh Apr 02 07:30:47 hehe Apr 02 07:31:05 did you get the hard drive with it Apr 02 07:31:07 Otherwise I would probably have figured out the moment I opened the box. Apr 02 07:31:17 Of course I did! Apr 02 07:31:28 so you have all the files it needs also Apr 02 07:31:31 Pinging it does not work. Apr 02 07:31:50 Files? Apr 02 07:32:07 the hard drive you bought with the NSLU2 Apr 02 07:32:18 it has to have all the files for the unslung Apr 02 07:32:37 I'm quite sure it has all the needed files. Apr 02 07:33:16 you might want to try to reinstall the firmware Apr 02 07:33:23 God only knows how that thing is setup Apr 02 07:33:58 Exactly what I was thinking. One problem, I know very little about advanced networking. Apr 02 07:34:02 I think there is an easy way to do it Apr 02 07:34:17 Reinstalling the firmware would then seem like a very risky thing to do. Apr 02 07:34:37 na Apr 02 07:36:00 Could you explain how I would go about with it? There is so much information in the wiki. Apr 02 07:36:40 http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/Unslung/HomePage Apr 02 07:37:11 since you don't have anything important on it, even if you do mess it up, it's no big deal Apr 02 07:37:39 I'm not the best with this stuff though Apr 02 07:37:46 He sold me the NFSLU2 with the 250GB HDD for about $100, then considering the price was pretty good I did not consider for a week before making the purchase. Apr 02 07:39:08 He just gave me the login details and IP. Apr 02 07:39:18 oh Apr 02 07:39:23 I bet that is your problem Apr 02 07:39:27 10-1 you are not using the right IP Apr 02 07:40:07 That is quite possible. Apr 02 07:40:08 see if you see the NSLU2 in your network neighborhood Apr 02 07:40:17 in windows Apr 02 07:42:08 No, that is what puzzled me to begin with. The only thing showing up is my router. Apr 02 07:42:31 is the ethernet link light lit up? Apr 02 07:42:45 Yes Apr 02 07:43:00 And it is indicating that the disk is connected. Apr 02 07:45:13 No response to ping and only the router showing up the network neighborhood. Apr 02 07:45:31 Sorry, *showing up in the... Apr 02 07:45:53 maybe it's a lemon Apr 02 07:46:13 Lemon? Apr 02 07:46:36 dud Apr 02 07:46:38 faulty Apr 02 07:47:15 I think you just don't know its actualy IP Apr 02 07:47:28 Endo, I highly doubt that. Everything appears connected on the NFSLU2. Apr 02 07:47:46 what's the ip on your pc? Apr 02 07:47:54 Static Apr 02 07:48:02 you know the rules of basic tcpip right? Apr 02 07:48:27 Uhm... I think so? I'm not all that much into networking. Apr 02 07:48:52 well, what's theip of your pc? Apr 02 07:48:55 the ip Apr 02 07:49:08 The real IP or on my network? Apr 02 07:49:17 on your network Apr 02 07:49:24 LAN ip Apr 02 07:49:37 192.168.0.122 Apr 02 07:49:40 ah Apr 02 07:49:45 that might be your problem then Apr 02 07:49:50 How so? Apr 02 07:50:00 chances are you need to have it as 192.168.1.x Apr 02 07:50:25 Ah, I suppose static IP is bound to create problems. Apr 02 07:50:27 at least until you change the IP on the nslu2 Apr 02 07:50:56 no, not really Apr 02 07:51:20 it's just that for tcpip devices to talk to each other, they need to be in the same subnet Apr 02 07:51:39 unless there is a gateway specified in order to get out of the subnet Apr 02 07:52:04 I understand. Apr 02 07:52:09 change your PC ip to 192.168.1.122 and see if you can talk to it then Apr 02 07:52:46 Ok. Apr 02 08:11:34 It worked! Thanks. Apr 02 08:14:47 But it'll probably take months before everything is working like I want it to. As of right now I only have one computer connected to the network. Anyway, thanks for the help endo. Apr 02 08:21:33 np Apr 02 11:43:39 hi Apr 02 11:43:57 anyone around? Apr 02 11:44:58 ~ask Apr 02 11:44:59 If you have a question, just ask, maybe someone have an answer... sometimes. Apr 02 11:47:07 ok, so I'm reading the readme that comes with unslung 5.5 beta Apr 02 11:47:18 8) Wait for the NSLU2 to boot, telnet in, and confirm that the root filesystem Apr 02 11:47:18 is being loaded from the external disk. Apr 02 11:47:34 I'm pretty new to linux, so how would I check this exactly? Apr 02 11:48:14 I_D: "mount"? Apr 02 11:48:32 just type "mount"? Apr 02 11:49:16 I_D: yes... Apr 02 11:49:33 getting some lines of text now Apr 02 11:49:56 ./dev/sda1 on /initrd type jffs2 (rw) Apr 02 11:50:02 ./dev/sda1 on / type ext3 (rw) Apr 02 11:50:08 ./proc on /proc type proc (rw) Apr 02 11:50:14 usbdevfs on /proc/bus/usb type usbdevfs (rw) Apr 02 11:50:20 ./dev/sda1 on /share/hdd/data type ext3 (rw) Apr 02 11:50:26 ./dev/sda2 on /share/hdd/conf type ext3 (rw,sync) Apr 02 11:50:29 that's it Apr 02 11:50:47 => usbdevfs on /proc/bus/usb type usbdevfs (rw) <= that the thing to look for I presume? Apr 02 11:53:15 I_D: you have to interprete information you get... if it lines begin with ".", it looks somewhat strange... please do not flood though Apr 02 11:53:36 I pasted them with . since otherwise my client wouldn't let me Apr 02 11:53:44 I_D: "/dev/sda1 on / type ext3 (rw)" is probably what you were looking for... Apr 02 11:54:06 so I succeeded in copying over the root fs? Apr 02 11:55:12 I_D: on usual IRC clients one can prepend lines starting with "/" with "/ " or change default "command character" Apr 02 11:55:40 yep, you're prolly true, I just figured it'd be faster this way Apr 02 11:55:43 sorry for the flood though Apr 02 11:55:46 *right Apr 02 11:56:52 I_D: I think it is set up as expected, though I only have seen how "OpenSlug" does it Apr 02 11:57:38 hmmm I saw something about that, but since the site said that unslung was better for the amateur user, I figured I'd stick with that Apr 02 11:57:48 isn't openslug the developer version? Apr 02 12:00:06 oh, I found a better way to check if the rootfs is installed on the external disk or not Apr 02 12:00:25 I_D: no, "OpenSlug" is just less tied up to imitating original firmware provided by Linksys... (AFAIK, as I did not really look at original firmware either) Apr 02 12:00:26 I just tried "df" Apr 02 12:00:48 shows me: Apr 02 12:00:48 Filesystem 1k-blocks Used Available Use% Mounted on Apr 02 12:00:48 rootfs 38279656 44260 37846492 0% / Apr 02 12:00:56 I_D: you will probably like "df -h" Apr 02 12:01:10 ^_^ I feel like a kid in the candy store Apr 02 12:01:51 hmmm df -h errors Apr 02 12:02:11 hmmm df -k works, but seems to give the same output as "df" Apr 02 12:02:14 I_D: oh, too bad :) Apr 02 12:02:25 :( Apr 02 12:02:32 does it work on your openslug? Apr 02 12:03:59 I_D: yes, it seems to: "/dev/mtdblock4 6.4M 5.3M 1.1M 82% /" Apr 02 12:04:19 damn, doesn't work for me :( Apr 02 12:04:35 just tried ipkg too Apr 02 12:04:40 errored out as well :s Apr 02 12:04:50 * I_D is scared Apr 02 12:04:53 :D Apr 02 12:09:21 ipkg_download: ERROR: Command failed with return value 1: `wget --passive-ftp Apr 02 12:09:21 -q -P /tmp/ipkg-0x9srM http://ipkg.nslu2-linux.org/feeds/unslung/cross/Packages.gz' Apr 02 12:10:55 I_D: have you got network configured properly? Apr 02 12:11:08 * I_D has no clue Apr 02 12:11:25 I just hooked up the NLSU2 to my US Robotics broadband router Apr 02 12:11:31 I_D: "host ipkg.nslu2-linux.org"? Apr 02 12:12:34 doesn't do anything Apr 02 12:13:43 I_D: how about "ifconfig" or "netstat -nr"? Apr 02 12:14:03 don't work either :s Apr 02 12:14:22 I_D: you probably have to follow documentation on how to configure networking... Apr 02 12:14:48 yeah I think I got it Apr 02 12:15:04 I forgot to setup dns servers and a gateway (stupid of me) Apr 02 12:18:40 hmmm Apr 02 12:19:10 according to my router: Apr 02 12:19:11 DNS server 1: 195.130.131.4 Apr 02 12:19:11 DNS server 2: 195.130.130.132 Apr 02 12:19:41 and gateway should be 84.192.0.1 Apr 02 12:20:06 but that gateway isn't an internal IP :s Apr 02 12:20:55 I_D: should not matter at all, if there is NAT behind your LAN and outside world Apr 02 12:21:39 nah, I think I found it, I just had to enter 192.168.0.1 (at least that's what this pc has as default gateway, and that's working) Apr 02 12:21:48 it's also the router's lan IP, so that should make some sense Apr 02 12:22:18 I_D: I mean, use private side IP address of router as default gateway Apr 02 12:22:37 yup, you're right Apr 02 12:26:19 yay, ipkg is working now Apr 02 12:26:23 \o/ Apr 02 12:27:37 o_O zOMG "ipkg list" = HuGE! Apr 02 12:28:34 I_D: good for you :) Apr 02 12:28:56 hehe, yeah thanks a bunch dude, sorry for all the stupid questions, must have been boring for you :) Apr 02 12:29:41 I_D: you are welcome Apr 02 12:29:49 ^_^ Apr 02 12:30:19 * pahartik feels useful Apr 02 12:30:29 you really are :) Apr 02 12:34:44 gah Apr 02 12:34:47 no pico :s Apr 02 12:37:17 I_D: "nano" is free clone of "pico", maybe that is available? Apr 02 12:37:42 what would u use before you have that installed? Apr 02 12:37:52 I just installed nfs, and it told me: Apr 02 12:38:19 To complete the installation, you must edit /opt/etc/exports Apr 02 12:39:55 I_D: use "ipkg" to install "nano" or "pico", if you like either as simple editor? Apr 02 12:40:09 myeah, but isn't /opt/etc/exports a directory? Apr 02 12:40:55 I_D: most probably not, "cat /opt/etc/exports"? Apr 02 12:42:09 gives a few lines of text Apr 02 12:42:38 ./share/hdd/data Apr 02 12:42:45 ./share/hdd/conf Apr 02 12:42:57 ./share/flash/data Apr 02 12:43:03 ./share/flash/conf Apr 02 12:43:15 all of the above lines have 192.168.0.0/255.255.0.0(rw,sync,no_root_squash) behind them Apr 02 12:45:48 I_D: looks reasonable, you should be able to "mount" those within your LAN... Apr 02 12:46:11 * I_D breaks out the ol' powerbook Apr 02 12:50:44 dag marceln o/ Apr 02 12:50:58 can't see the nfs shares in my lan yet Apr 02 12:52:50 I_D: "sudo mount :/share/hdd/data/ "? Apr 02 12:53:32 what do you mean with target mount point? Apr 02 12:55:19 Hi I_D Apr 02 12:55:20 I_D: one has to define where to mount it, like "/mnt/" Apr 02 12:56:00 ah yes Apr 02 12:56:13 ./volumes seems like a good choice on my powerbook Apr 02 12:57:40 meh, portmap error Apr 02 12:59:26 I_D: "/Volumes/" is what automounter uses (on MacOS X), I suggest some other path for manual mount activities Apr 02 13:00:15 The protmapper has to run on the nfs client! Apr 02 13:01:14 meh Apr 02 13:01:28 so my powerbook needs to have additional stuff to be able to work with nfs shares? Apr 02 13:02:01 might as well stick to smb then, works too and doesn't require anything :D Apr 02 13:02:54 I_D: other than proper configuration on both ends? Apr 02 13:03:13 well I figured nfs was already configured on osx clients Apr 02 13:03:36 either way I'll work on it later, thanks a lot pahartik, you've been helpfull! Apr 02 13:03:43 * I_D has to run Apr 02 13:03:48 marceln: tot later :) Apr 02 13:03:59 Tot ziens. Apr 02 13:04:47 marceln: maybe "portmapper" was missing from server? Apr 02 18:13:57 :s how can I edit conf files with nano? Apr 02 18:21:13 hey Apr 02 18:21:17 you have to install it Apr 02 18:21:20 ipkg install nano Apr 02 18:21:51 I use nano also Apr 02 18:21:59 I find vi difficult Apr 02 18:22:16 yeah vi sux ass Apr 02 18:22:20 I did install nano Apr 02 18:22:35 then you should be able to just type: nano /filename Apr 02 18:22:44 doesn't work :( Apr 02 18:22:51 are you in ssh Apr 02 18:23:13 telnet Apr 02 18:23:18 you have to be in ssh Apr 02 18:23:32 can't really configure ssh right if I can't even edit conf files yet ;s Apr 02 18:23:40 you have to install it Apr 02 18:23:43 :) Apr 02 18:24:02 I have Apr 02 18:24:33 have you tried to log in Apr 02 18:25:31 nope, I feel rather sceptical about installing ssh when I can't edit the settings of it Apr 02 18:25:55 when you install ssh you can ssh in right away using your telnet username/password Apr 02 18:25:57 and edit the files Apr 02 18:26:12 ok, so what ssh version do you recommend? Apr 02 18:26:20 I edit my ssh files from ssh all the time Apr 02 18:26:34 the dropbear one? Apr 02 18:26:37 yes Apr 02 18:26:39 that is what I use Apr 02 18:27:12 totally loving ipkg :) Apr 02 18:27:23 :) Apr 02 18:27:31 go ahead and ssh in Apr 02 18:27:46 generating key, hang on Apr 02 18:28:30 might get me something faster once I get the hang of all this (maybe a kuro box or smth) Apr 02 18:28:58 VT220? Apr 02 18:36:44 yup, nano is working now Apr 02 18:36:50 thanks :) Apr 02 18:47:29 just installed mt-daapd Apr 02 18:47:39 seems it has some sort of webpage for the config too Apr 02 18:47:50 can't find the right url yet though Apr 02 18:52:55 any idea Nimmit? Apr 02 18:54:49 what's my-daapd Apr 02 18:54:53 *mt Apr 02 18:55:10 woot, nvm found it! :D Apr 02 18:55:21 * Nimmit is not all that smart Apr 02 18:55:29 you just asked something earlier I knew about Apr 02 18:55:34 :) Apr 02 18:55:36 it's the daap thing, you install it, throw music onto your HD and then clients can connect to your iTunes library Apr 02 18:55:43 ah Apr 02 18:55:56 <= complete unslung newb, so just about anyone here is smarter lol Apr 02 18:56:16 I've been using it for 3 months or so Apr 02 18:56:31 I just turned the NSLU2 into a printer server last week Apr 02 18:56:34 been having fun with that Apr 02 18:56:44 *print Apr 02 18:57:11 I runs the print server, samba, ssh, ftp, and apache Apr 02 18:57:14 on mine Apr 02 18:57:55 http://jeremyjefferson.com/2006/03/29/network-link-now-serves-as-print-server/ Apr 02 18:57:56 hmmm but if you turn it into a print server, doesn't that mean you have to sacrifice an usb port? Apr 02 18:58:05 yes, but I only used one anyways Apr 02 18:58:12 you can use USB hubs also Apr 02 18:58:26 hmm, I think I read smth about a package enabling limited usb hub usage yes Apr 02 18:58:56 just too bad they didn't put a faster cpu and gbit in it, then this thing would pwn all :) Apr 02 18:58:59 I only have one hard drive Apr 02 18:59:07 I don't like using my flash drives with it Apr 02 19:00:21 http://ww2.jwjkp.com/Oldjunk1/mymess.jpg <--NSLU2 and other crap Apr 02 19:00:59 hmmm Apr 02 19:01:05 normal that it's such a cut-off pic? Apr 02 19:01:19 ya, when I took it I was trying to show someone all the wires Apr 02 19:01:23 lol Apr 02 19:02:30 how do you like my new personal site (sorry for spamming) http://jeremyjefferson.com/ Apr 02 19:02:36 been working on that the past couple weeks Apr 02 19:03:47 what's that cms u got there on the site? Apr 02 19:04:08 cms? Apr 02 19:04:49 content management system Apr 02 19:04:58 like phpnuke, mambo, joomla, etc Apr 02 19:05:09 ah, you mean the database? Apr 02 19:05:13 it's MySQL Apr 02 19:05:29 no, but nvm, it's not important Apr 02 19:05:33 site looks good Apr 02 19:05:36 it's wordpress Apr 02 19:05:40 if that's what you mean Apr 02 19:05:44 http://wordpress.org Apr 02 19:05:56 ah yes Apr 02 19:08:43 hi Apr 02 19:08:50 hey Apr 02 19:08:57 i have a problem installing rtorrent Apr 02 19:09:13 it says it needs libsigc++ Apr 02 19:10:45 any ideas? Apr 02 19:13:10 hmmm, I dunno, don't see it in the list of ipkg packages :s Apr 02 19:13:24 right Apr 02 19:13:56 and since you're messing with torrents and I'm only just getting started with ftp etc, I'm afraid I'm not of much help lol Apr 02 19:14:10 when i try "ipkg install rtorrent" it complains about unsastisfied dependency Apr 02 19:14:34 and asks for libsigc++ Apr 02 19:14:37 "it complains about unsastisfied dependency" <= sounds like my gf Apr 02 19:14:42 ha Apr 02 19:14:54 lol Apr 02 19:15:17 maybe i should be more precise Apr 02 19:15:25 ERROR: Cannot satisfy the following dependencies for rtorrent: Apr 02 19:15:25 libsigc++ Apr 02 19:16:04 maybe you should wait around for caplink811_log Apr 02 19:16:13 ok Apr 02 19:16:16 sc101, he knows about pretty much all this stuff Apr 02 19:16:25 * Nimmit doesn't know much Apr 02 19:16:27 seems like he's on Apr 02 19:16:50 so cap's the man? Apr 02 19:17:27 what do you guys recommend ftp-wise? Apr 02 19:17:36 vsftpd or proftpd? Apr 02 19:26:48 rtorrent doesn't work well on the nslu2 Apr 02 19:26:56 unless you use openslug Apr 02 19:30:20 * caplink811_log isn't the man Apr 02 19:30:58 but there is a makefile for libsigc++ available, just trying to build it nativly, what will take some time Apr 02 19:31:23 hmmm I just installed mt daapd, I can see the mp3 smb share etc, but I can't write files in the folder over network Apr 02 19:31:37 dunno, why it isn't in the feeds, libtorrent depends on it Apr 02 19:31:37 I created the mp3 dir manually over ssh, so I must have set permissions wrong Apr 02 19:32:33 how do I check a dir's permissions, and what should they be? I can change the name of the dir, but I can't write anything under it :s Apr 02 19:33:33 i compiled it Apr 02 19:33:48 (hi cap ;)) Apr 02 19:35:38 morning all, hi bazz- Apr 02 19:36:06 I_D, you want tune your samba settings Apr 02 19:36:56 I_D, vsftpd has a small meory footprint, and it is fast Apr 02 19:37:24 (starting to like caplink811_log, I just keep asking and he keeps answering :D) Apr 02 19:38:27 I haven't messed around with samba yet, figured I could just use the smb in the firmware (unslung) Apr 02 19:39:43 as a 1st step (assuming you use unslung fw) you should use the webintertface to create shares and adjust the access rights on it Apr 02 19:39:57 or linksys fw Apr 02 19:41:47 ah, I figured mtdaapd adjusted those Apr 02 19:41:52 :s silly me Apr 02 19:45:23 works :D Apr 02 19:45:34 I always make the most stupid mistakes >_< Apr 02 19:59:07 hmmm Apr 02 20:00:12 I put 1 mp3 in /share/hdd/data/public/mp3 (the dir I have setup in mt daapd) Apr 02 20:00:21 background scanning is taking forever :s Apr 02 20:05:01 hi, cap Apr 02 20:07:05 caplink811_log, are u there? Apr 02 20:07:36 sure Apr 02 20:07:42 hi Apr 02 20:07:55 i'm using unslung and trying to install rtorrent Apr 02 20:08:04 "ipkg install rtorrent" Apr 02 20:08:15 I get: ERROR: Cannot satisfy the following dependencies for rtorrent: Apr 02 20:08:15 libsigc++ Apr 02 20:08:36 i know, did you read the backlog ? Apr 02 20:09:00 now i see it Apr 02 20:09:34 where do i get the makefile for libsigc++? Apr 02 20:10:37 you can get the makefiles for every packages which is in the feeds, by checkout from cvs, as a startingpoint read http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/Unslung/AddAPackageToUnslung Apr 02 20:11:07 ty, cap Apr 02 20:11:14 np Apr 02 20:11:17 caplink811_log: do you use mt daapd? Apr 02 20:12:12 no, twonkyvision media server, because i don't use itunes Apr 02 20:13:12 ah k Apr 02 20:13:58 can't get it to find the mp3 I uploaded lol :s Apr 02 20:19:06 lol Apr 02 20:19:09 got kicked out :D Apr 02 20:19:10 # vsftpd Apr 02 20:19:10 500 OOPS: vsftpd: not configured for standalone, must be started from inetd Apr 02 20:26:20 :s Apr 02 20:26:25 I can't "ls" anymore Apr 02 20:28:52 vsftpd is complicated to setup :s Apr 02 20:48:06 >_< Apr 02 20:48:18 why can't I "ls" anymore? :s Apr 02 20:49:01 when I do "df" I get: Apr 02 20:49:04 ./dev/sda1 6528 5464 1064 84% /initrd Apr 02 20:49:07 is this normal? Apr 02 20:57:33 bleh Apr 02 20:57:52 think I've managed to fsk it up Apr 02 20:58:20 will format the disk tomorrow and start over again I guess :( Apr 02 20:58:29 nn ppl, thx for all the help ;) Apr 02 20:58:47 What would be the best firmware for me to use? Apr 02 20:59:26 I wanted to use debianslug because of the packages, but when it loses power it will not boot back up.. I would like not to have to reinstall everything everytime the power goes out. Apr 02 21:02:54 you should have this problem with openslug, opendebianslug and debianslug as well Apr 02 21:03:16 because they use the same mechanism Apr 02 21:27:44 hmm. Apr 02 21:28:01 So basically use a UPS & have it shutdown the slug Apr 02 21:29:29 hmm, what's the prob? i just setup unslung yesterday and was going to look at a debian option Apr 02 21:29:35 do they just need to network boot? Apr 02 21:30:15 want to replace two javastations w/ these Apr 02 21:35:11 The problem is, if I reboot / shutdown -h now it will work fine... as soon as it loses power, It will not boot back up again Apr 02 21:36:45 so if some people mentioned, search for the .recovery file, delete it and the slug would boot again Apr 02 21:37:26 So, I did search for it & ran fsck and it still will not boot. Apr 02 21:38:59 sorry, i saw your issue, and i was wondering what the reason for it is :) why powerloss requires a re-install? then someone said you'd have the prob w/ others. so it sounds like a design issue and not a flaw Apr 02 21:39:05 so i'm wondering what that design issue is Apr 02 21:54:17 Snider, on which partitions did you search for the .recovery file ? Apr 02 21:58:36 sda Apr 02 21:58:39 sda1 Apr 02 21:59:05 have found .recovery.o.cmd Apr 02 21:59:39 and recovery.c & recovery.o Apr 02 21:59:48 have you tried something like mount -t jffs2 /dev/mtdblock4 /mnt Apr 02 22:00:01 and find /mnt -name .recovery Apr 02 22:00:15 a chance maybe Apr 02 22:00:34 Nope, -t jffs2 would be wrong tho since its ext3 right? Apr 02 22:00:55 nope, /dev/mtdblock4 is jffs2 Apr 02 22:01:21 This is debianslug tho Apr 02 22:01:43 I can't even SSH into it Apr 02 22:02:55 if mtdblock4 won't work, just try mtd4 Apr 02 22:03:07 when you boot without hd, then ssh should work Apr 02 22:04:35 hmm, I don't think it does boot without HD Apr 02 22:05:40 sure, when you boot without hd, it is a le openslug Apr 02 22:06:07 Hmm, well I always get a no route to host with that Apr 02 22:06:24 or destination host unreachable Apr 02 22:06:54 what ip did you assigned to your nlsu2? and what ip have your workstation? Apr 02 22:07:08 192.168.3.99 = workstation Apr 02 22:07:13 192.168.3.88 = slug Apr 02 22:07:27 same subnets Apr 02 22:08:05 does a ping 192.168.3.88 work? Apr 02 22:08:14 nope Apr 02 22:08:20 From 192.168.3.99 icmp_seq=4 Destination Host Unreachable Apr 02 22:08:42 but the ethernet led is green ? Apr 02 22:08:49 Yes, & flashes Apr 02 22:08:57 randomly Apr 02 22:09:07 your ws is win or linux ? Apr 02 22:09:10 have tried to use nmap to locate it on other ranges, that didn't work Apr 02 22:09:13 workstation = linux Apr 02 22:09:50 what is about ping -b 192.168.3.0 Apr 02 22:10:28 can't ping broadcast address Apr 02 22:11:15 hm, this command should ping all hosts on your 192.168.3 network, and normally they would anser Apr 02 22:11:33 well, nmap -sP 192.168.3.0/24 works Apr 02 22:11:45 will ping all hosts & I will get responses from everything but the slug Apr 02 22:12:04 ping 255.255.255.255 in case it's decided it's on a diff network now, then look in your arp table, arp -a Apr 02 22:12:33 that's how i found it out of the box on a diff network w/o any hd's attached Apr 02 22:12:42 hmm, arp -a its showing up Apr 02 22:12:43 when you change your subnet to 255.255.0.0 and try nmap -sP 192.168.0.0/16 ? Apr 02 22:12:58 /usr/sbin/arp -a Apr 02 22:13:07 I did arp -a Apr 02 22:13:17 maybe tht the slug defaulted to 192.168.1.77 Apr 02 22:13:26 s/tht/that Apr 02 22:13:42 oh, that's rpbably and old entry in the arp table, look for the same mac addy on diff ip? Apr 02 22:14:09 192.168.1.77 isn't there according to my laptop Apr 02 22:15:27 try apring to see if it can send eth frames to it ok... and then mebe see if it updates your host's arp cache Apr 02 22:19:05 unknown host Apr 02 22:20:49 Can I use redboot to figure out what IP / subnet its trying to use? Apr 02 22:21:37 iirc it had some networking/ping options in there. but that's just the boot loader...dunno how to get it to tell you why the kernel isn't loading/booting. then again i've only had it for a day Apr 02 22:22:21 Yea, its really strange Apr 02 22:22:31 will try flashing it again see if that will help it out Apr 02 22:23:27 other than the powerloss prob, how do you like deb on it? i was gonna do that tonight prolly Apr 02 22:24:01 any other quirks or work just like normal deb once it's up? Apr 02 22:24:41 well, debian in both flavours (le and be) works well, and provided a large package choice Apr 02 22:26:11 Its really sweet, I like the package selection. Works the same as any other distro Apr 02 22:28:06 do i need a fresh external hd or can i use an unslung one w/o losing the data? Apr 02 22:28:54 You can try it, the installer never installed all the packages correctly with an "unclean target" Apr 02 22:29:16 :) cool, thanks for the info Apr 02 22:29:39 if the size (of your desired partition) is big enough, there is no problem, it should touch directories like public or myshare Apr 02 22:30:03 s/should/shouldn't/ Apr 02 22:30:04 caplink811_log meant: if the size (of your desired partition) is big enough, there is no problem, it shouldn't touch directories like public or myshare Apr 02 22:30:12 You see after reflashing to debian-sda.bin it still will not come up for me to ping it Apr 02 22:36:20 but, if I reflash it with the di-nslu2.bin SSH will come up Apr 03 00:08:51 hi Apr 03 00:08:56 stupid question alert Apr 03 00:09:13 how do i telnet in to the slug as a user other than root? Apr 03 00:42:29 sc101: create user first, then use telnet client? Apr 03 04:08:05 snider, maybe try setting fsckfix=yes in /etc/default/rcS after doing the install i see no reason why you'd lose it like you did unless it's just a disk prob **** ENDING LOGGING AT Mon Apr 03 09:59:59 2006