Welcome. In addition to this forum, there is a lot of information on LinkStations at www.linkstationwiki.org -- that site also has a forum. Also be sure to take a look at the pages on installing slimserver on a LinkStation that are on the Slim Devices wiki (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?SlimServer )
Now, to start answering your questions. Both OpenLink and FreeLink work with the HD-HG. I started with OpenLink, and then reflashed to FreeLink because I wasn't always able to find or build the Perl modules that I needed. OpenLink is easier, because it includes the basic services that you need and preserves the original LinkStation browser-based management interface. FreeLink is more flexible because it's a regular debian install, but you have to install and configure a lot more things manually, such as samba, webmin, etc. You can get the firmware from the linkstationwiki.org site. Just be sure to get the right version for your LinkStation. The gigabit HD-HG models are PowerPC models, not MIPS. I am pretty sure that you can reflash to the original firmware, but I can't rule out the possibility that you could so totally "brick" the LS that you can't get the original firmware back on. It would be good to check the linkstationwiki.org site and/or forums for other advice on this. ** I _strongly_ recommend running your LS for awhile with the stock firmware before you try flashing it. That way if you receive a defective unit you won't have as big a hassle getting a replacement under warranty. Finally, if you want to install a webserver and/or mysql, then FreeLink is likely to be a better option for you. But before you place too heavy a load on the LinkStation, keep in mind that even though these are great devices, they don't have a lot of power. The HD-HG only have 128MB RAM and 266MHz PPC processors. Good luck. I've been very happy with my HD-HG250. -- aubuti ------------------------------------------------------------------------ aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24868 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
