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Users / Network connection change for 8.10 LinuxMCE
« on: May 21, 2009, 11:41:15 pm »
Hello
I'm trying out the alpha version of lmce 8.10. I have a question about the network configuration. When during the setup do I change from the standard setup ie broadband to router to network card....to the lmce network setup ie broadband to network card 1 from network card 2 to switch? I'm following the directions here:
http://linuxmce.org/news.php?id=39#comments
Would it be before the reboot, step 11?
Thanks
Marty
I'm trying out the alpha version of lmce 8.10. I have a question about the network configuration. When during the setup do I change from the standard setup ie broadband to router to network card....to the lmce network setup ie broadband to network card 1 from network card 2 to switch? I'm following the directions here:
http://linuxmce.org/news.php?id=39#comments
Would it be before the reboot, step 11?
Thanks
Marty
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Users / Setting up windows computer for linux printer access
« on: November 04, 2008, 01:14:29 am »
I have a local printer on my hybrid and I couldn't get the windows computer setup for printing using linux local printer. I found this site which solved the problem:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/NetworkPrintingFromWinXP
One of the steps requires you know your ip address of the computer that the printer is local too and the printer name as defined when you set it for your linux computer.
Hope this helps. I couldn't find anything in the wiki or the forums.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/NetworkPrintingFromWinXP
One of the steps requires you know your ip address of the computer that the printer is local too and the printer name as defined when you set it for your linux computer.
Hope this helps. I couldn't find anything in the wiki or the forums.
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Users / Where is some info on how to connect a windows computer to the network?
« on: October 30, 2008, 12:03:32 am »
I need to connect a windows xp computer to the linuxmce network for internet access. I have been looking at the wiki and the forums but can't find anything. Any help would be apprecaited.
Thanks
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Users / Installing insteon and X10
« on: August 05, 2008, 05:26:45 am »
I started on installing my insteon / X10 installation using the 2412S PLM and varying insteon / X10 devices. First I used ddamron's tutorial and had to make judgement call:
Adding a Code Group
* Click 'Edit Ruby Codes' ( loads Edit Ruby Codes Popup)
* In the field to the LEFT of 'Create new group', type in 'Insteon PLM'
* click 'Create new group'
b4 is broken have to run sql manually to add new group close 'Edit Ruby codes' page. Look at 'Edit Device Template' popup page and note Device_Category and Manufacturer you will need to set them in sql code below
INSERT INTO InfraredGroup (FK_DeviceCategory,FK_Manufacturer,Description,FK_CommMethod,psc_id,psc_batch,psc_user,psc_frozen,psc_mod,psc_restrict) VALUES (Device_Category,Manufacturer,"Insteon PLM",2,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL);
run this sql and reload 'Edit Ruby codes' page and you should see 'Insteon PLM' in 'Uses Group/Codeset'
* If the 'Uses Group/Codeset' does not change to 'Insteon PLM', repeat the previous 2 steps again.
* Once the 'Uses Group/Codeset' says 'Insteon PLM' Check 'Discoverable Interfaces'
* Check 'Ruby Internal Commands'
* click Update
Well the "Insteon PLM" did show up correctly, so I didn't have to do the sql change. I'm not sure if this has any effect on the installation.
Then I continued on with the tutorial and tried out the 2412S PLM interface, using the follow log. I got three errors, two of which were from 141 & 161, which according to tschak shouldn't be used used with the interface (the interface wouldn't start). I decided to remove the code for both entries and I got what I think is a working system. See below:
/var/log/pluto/80_Generic_Serial_Device.log
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Third attempt, Failing Command!
(***):in RemoveCurrentCommand
(***):Current Command:{"Parameter1"=>"40", "Command"=>"SetCfg"}
01 08/04/08 23:11:48.248 Error while calling method: Cannot call class method: cmd_351
error: can't convert nil into String, line: 1457
backtrace:
in: (eval): 1457
from (eval):1457:in `+'
from (eval):1457:in `removecurrentcommand'
from (eval):41:in `cmd_351'
from (eval):1457
<0x42804950>
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Third attempt, Failing Command!
(***):in RemoveCurrentCommand
(***):Current Command:{"Parameter1"=>"40", "Command"=>"SetCfg"}
01 08/04/08 23:12:07.295 Error while calling method: Cannot call class method: cmd_351
error: can't convert nil into String, line: 1457
backtrace:
in: (eval): 1457
from (eval):1457:in `+'
from (eval):1457:in `removecurrentcommand'
from (eval):41:in `cmd_351'
from (eval):1457
<0x42804950>
The system seems to be sending out three requests for feedback then timing out (I only have a X10 WS467 light switch connected).
So I decided to test the system further, setup a X10 switch to turn off / on. I used the lights and setup a light switch manually for the X10 switch. Refer to the picture:
file:///home/linuxmce/Desktop/3.png
This doesn't seem to work, everytime I select off, I get this in the follow log:
/var/log/pluto/80_Generic_Serial_Device.log
from (eval):41:in `cmd_351'
from (eval):1457
<0x42804950>
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.373 GSDMessageTranslator isCmdImplemented = false <0x42003950>
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.373 #### Pre-Process Queue = 1 <0x42003950>
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.412 _QueueProc Pre - 193 : 0 <0x40800950>
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.412 GSD-Sleep Pre 193 : 0 <0x40800950>
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.412 Process Queue = 1 <0x40800950>
(***):------dce--- cmdID:193, cmdFrom:0, cmdTo:101, cmdType:1, Priority:1
(***):------dce--- X10 DEVICE!!!
(***):DeviceID=A2
(***):X10 Byte1:6E
(***):X-----------SndIns: Waiting for response to:SetCfg
(***):X-----------SndIns: Current Queue Length:12
(***):From:101
(***):current State:0
(***):Wanted State:0
(***):ReportStatus: device:101 Status:0
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.547 GSD-Sleep Post 193 : 0 <0x40800950>
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.547 _QueueProc Post - 193 : 0 <0x40800950>
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:12
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:12
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
It shows that it is sending out a command to turn off A2 but it doesn't. So at this point I'm stuck. Not sure what to do next. Any feed back would apprecaited.
Thanks
Adding a Code Group
* Click 'Edit Ruby Codes' ( loads Edit Ruby Codes Popup)
* In the field to the LEFT of 'Create new group', type in 'Insteon PLM'
* click 'Create new group'
b4 is broken have to run sql manually to add new group close 'Edit Ruby codes' page. Look at 'Edit Device Template' popup page and note Device_Category and Manufacturer you will need to set them in sql code below
INSERT INTO InfraredGroup (FK_DeviceCategory,FK_Manufacturer,Description,FK_CommMethod,psc_id,psc_batch,psc_user,psc_frozen,psc_mod,psc_restrict) VALUES (Device_Category,Manufacturer,"Insteon PLM",2,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL);
run this sql and reload 'Edit Ruby codes' page and you should see 'Insteon PLM' in 'Uses Group/Codeset'
* If the 'Uses Group/Codeset' does not change to 'Insteon PLM', repeat the previous 2 steps again.
* Once the 'Uses Group/Codeset' says 'Insteon PLM' Check 'Discoverable Interfaces'
* Check 'Ruby Internal Commands'
* click Update
Well the "Insteon PLM" did show up correctly, so I didn't have to do the sql change. I'm not sure if this has any effect on the installation.
Then I continued on with the tutorial and tried out the 2412S PLM interface, using the follow log. I got three errors, two of which were from 141 & 161, which according to tschak shouldn't be used used with the interface (the interface wouldn't start). I decided to remove the code for both entries and I got what I think is a working system. See below:
/var/log/pluto/80_Generic_Serial_Device.log
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Third attempt, Failing Command!
(***):in RemoveCurrentCommand
(***):Current Command:{"Parameter1"=>"40", "Command"=>"SetCfg"}
01 08/04/08 23:11:48.248 Error while calling method: Cannot call class method: cmd_351
error: can't convert nil into String, line: 1457
backtrace:
in: (eval): 1457
from (eval):1457:in `+'
from (eval):1457:in `removecurrentcommand'
from (eval):41:in `cmd_351'
from (eval):1457
<0x42804950>
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Third attempt, Failing Command!
(***):in RemoveCurrentCommand
(***):Current Command:{"Parameter1"=>"40", "Command"=>"SetCfg"}
01 08/04/08 23:12:07.295 Error while calling method: Cannot call class method: cmd_351
error: can't convert nil into String, line: 1457
backtrace:
in: (eval): 1457
from (eval):1457:in `+'
from (eval):1457:in `removecurrentcommand'
from (eval):41:in `cmd_351'
from (eval):1457
<0x42804950>
The system seems to be sending out three requests for feedback then timing out (I only have a X10 WS467 light switch connected).
So I decided to test the system further, setup a X10 switch to turn off / on. I used the lights and setup a light switch manually for the X10 switch. Refer to the picture:
file:///home/linuxmce/Desktop/3.png
This doesn't seem to work, everytime I select off, I get this in the follow log:
/var/log/pluto/80_Generic_Serial_Device.log
from (eval):41:in `cmd_351'
from (eval):1457
<0x42804950>
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:10
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.373 GSDMessageTranslator isCmdImplemented = false <0x42003950>
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.373 #### Pre-Process Queue = 1 <0x42003950>
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.412 _QueueProc Pre - 193 : 0 <0x40800950>
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.412 GSD-Sleep Pre 193 : 0 <0x40800950>
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.412 Process Queue = 1 <0x40800950>
(***):------dce--- cmdID:193, cmdFrom:0, cmdTo:101, cmdType:1, Priority:1
(***):------dce--- X10 DEVICE!!!
(***):DeviceID=A2
(***):X10 Byte1:6E
(***):X-----------SndIns: Waiting for response to:SetCfg
(***):X-----------SndIns: Current Queue Length:12
(***):From:101
(***):current State:0
(***):Wanted State:0
(***):ReportStatus: device:101 Status:0
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.547 GSD-Sleep Post 193 : 0 <0x40800950>
05 08/04/08 23:22:36.547 _QueueProc Post - 193 : 0 <0x40800950>
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:12
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
(***):receive timeout=2
(***):receive timeout=3
(***):Command Stalled! resetting and retrying
(***):Current Command:0
(***):SndIns:Queue:12
(***):out:02 6B 40 Length:3
(***):receive timeout=1
It shows that it is sending out a command to turn off A2 but it doesn't. So at this point I'm stuck. Not sure what to do next. Any feed back would apprecaited.
Thanks
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Users / Insteon thermostat question
« on: July 13, 2008, 09:11:40 pm »
Will these thermostats work with insteon on linuxmce:
http://www.smarthome.com/2491t1.html
http://www.smarthome.com/2491T7.html
If the one day will work can different scenarios be used to create daily temperture adjustments?
Thanks
http://www.smarthome.com/2491t1.html
http://www.smarthome.com/2491T7.html
If the one day will work can different scenarios be used to create daily temperture adjustments?
Thanks
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Users / SOLVED 9600 GT problem
« on: July 07, 2008, 12:59:01 am »
I installed a 9600 GT and found out the current video driver doesn't support it. I updated to the latest driver 173.14.09 but the video card stops working right when the kubuntu screen starts. All I get is a blank screen. I have tried pressing the shift key after the decending beeps but no luck. I have used a custom xorg.conf and the generic xorg.conf. Any ideas?
Thanks
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Users / Video stuttering
« on: June 20, 2008, 09:18:21 pm »
I just re-install Linuxmce AMD64 and all the video is stuttering during playback. I have tried a dvd, recorded video and live tv...all stutter. I'm not sure where to look at this point. I have a Nvidia 7300 512 MB, core 2 duo 6400 and 1 GB ram. This didn't happen on the other installations.
Thanks
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Users / Zwave or Insteon
« on: June 20, 2008, 06:34:03 pm »
I'm trying to decide whether Zwave or Insteon should be the platform for my home automation. This is what I understand:
Zwave - Cheaper price for devices but requires progamming remote ($150). Great support among a large number of manufacturers. Zigbee is using Zwave as a common platform. Limited number of nodes on a network (maybe 256?). Single network (RF only).
Insteon - Higher price for devices ($10 more) and no progamming remote. Only Smart home manufactures Insteon. Compatibility with x10. Large number of nodes on a network (4096?). Dual network (powerline & RF).
If Zigbee takes off then Zwave would be the better supported choice but Insteon offers the powerline & RF network. Also it seems that Insteon sends a signal back that could be used for status where Zwave doesn't.
If someone could please chime in and correct my understanding and / or add to the voids, I would apprecaite it.
Thanks
Zwave - Cheaper price for devices but requires progamming remote ($150). Great support among a large number of manufacturers. Zigbee is using Zwave as a common platform. Limited number of nodes on a network (maybe 256?). Single network (RF only).
Insteon - Higher price for devices ($10 more) and no progamming remote. Only Smart home manufactures Insteon. Compatibility with x10. Large number of nodes on a network (4096?). Dual network (powerline & RF).
If Zigbee takes off then Zwave would be the better supported choice but Insteon offers the powerline & RF network. Also it seems that Insteon sends a signal back that could be used for status where Zwave doesn't.
If someone could please chime in and correct my understanding and / or add to the voids, I would apprecaite it.
Thanks
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Users / Setup additional harddrive
« on: June 16, 2008, 06:23:21 pm »
I have installed an additional harddrive to my system which has a total of two harddrives. What steps are needed to start using the 2nd harddrive?
Thanks
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Installation issues / Lirc, Mythtv, and networking issues
« on: June 06, 2008, 05:30:08 pm »
I have installed the AMD64 version of 7.10 RC2. I have a couple of questions:
1. My remote control connected to my PC is a Snapstream Firefly RF and it isn't recognized. The remote uses the lirc_atiusb driver which is available through Lirc. I used it with Ubuntu for the last two or three versions. I can't seem to find /etc/lirc and I can't seem to view any startup info from the sys log. I have a lircd.conf file that I could use but I'm not sure if Linuxmce references the /etc/lirc. It seems I could get the remote to work if linuxmce would recognize it and install lirc and the driver. My question is how do I get this remote to work? I have tried the template but haven't had any success.
2. I have a network with three computers. Two have Ubuntu 8.04 and the last one has Linuxmce 7.10 RC2. Before installing Linuxmce, all computers had Ubuntu 8.04 and were setup with NFS so I could access files on any computer from any computer. During the installation Linuxmce recognized three shares and when I look under manage drives, I have three windows shares. How can I re-establish the NFS network for all three computers so I can have the same ability as before. The other two computers have data and videos that I wish to keep. Also I want install Linuxmce on the other two computers but I need a way to retreive the data so I can do a clean installation.
3. I have used Mythtv for a couple of years. My undestanding is that a computer with a tuner card must be a master / slave backend to utilitize the tuner. The netboot option doesn't seem to be the way to go if I want to utilitize the tuner on that computer. It would seem that I would need to load the Linuxmce software on the MD to get use of the tuner?
I am interested in this software package and would like to get the above items working. Thanks for your help.
1. My remote control connected to my PC is a Snapstream Firefly RF and it isn't recognized. The remote uses the lirc_atiusb driver which is available through Lirc. I used it with Ubuntu for the last two or three versions. I can't seem to find /etc/lirc and I can't seem to view any startup info from the sys log. I have a lircd.conf file that I could use but I'm not sure if Linuxmce references the /etc/lirc. It seems I could get the remote to work if linuxmce would recognize it and install lirc and the driver. My question is how do I get this remote to work? I have tried the template but haven't had any success.
2. I have a network with three computers. Two have Ubuntu 8.04 and the last one has Linuxmce 7.10 RC2. Before installing Linuxmce, all computers had Ubuntu 8.04 and were setup with NFS so I could access files on any computer from any computer. During the installation Linuxmce recognized three shares and when I look under manage drives, I have three windows shares. How can I re-establish the NFS network for all three computers so I can have the same ability as before. The other two computers have data and videos that I wish to keep. Also I want install Linuxmce on the other two computers but I need a way to retreive the data so I can do a clean installation.
3. I have used Mythtv for a couple of years. My undestanding is that a computer with a tuner card must be a master / slave backend to utilitize the tuner. The netboot option doesn't seem to be the way to go if I want to utilitize the tuner on that computer. It would seem that I would need to load the Linuxmce software on the MD to get use of the tuner?
I am interested in this software package and would like to get the above items working. Thanks for your help.
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