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SatelliteHelp · 08-02-06, 01:02 AM

I've had a quick flick through this, and there's some useful stuff in there. Too much to take in during one read, that's for sure - but looks OK.

Can't vouch for the accuracy or integrity of it, but worth a read all the same.

Thanks and full credit to the authors : Randandy, Craniel, Maxgen, Philmakrakin (surely not!) Manxx and Gandalf.

You will need WinRAR to join the two file components back together. The second part is in the next post of this thread.

SatelliteHelp · 08-02-06, 01:07 AM

Read the post above for a full explanation.

MrGlum · 18-02-06, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SatelliteHelp

I've had a quick flick through this, and there's some useful stuff in there. Too much to take in during one read, that's for sure - but looks OK.

Can't vouch for the accuracy or integrity of it, but worth a read all the same.

Thanks and full credit to the authors : Randandy, Craniel, Maxgen, Philmakrakin (surely not!) Manxx and Gandalf.

You will need WinRAR to join the two file components back together. The second part is in the next post of this thread.

You may need WINRAR to read it atall. I have spent an hour trying to get this application for free without success. £18 is pricey to read one file. Any chance of using a more friendly format?

BGonaSTICK · 18-02-06, 07:57 PM

Yeah, OK that's a fair point. It's free to evaluate though (for 30 days if I remember correctly).

You can get it here: http://www.win-rar.com/download.html

or here: _http://www.rarlab.com/rar/wrar351.exe

Both sources are direct from the software house.

You may find that WinZIP handles it. WinRAR certainly handles zip files!

STICK

BGonaSTICK · 18-02-06, 08:36 PM

Also, here is a free windoze utility to decompress RAR files:

http://www.ultimatezip.com

MrGlum · 19-02-06, 09:45 AM

Thanks for taking the trouble with the Winrar links. All the ones I had found were asking for info/creditcard details before release.These work fine.

The guide is easy to follow. Despite not being 'into' the hobby as yet it does look a contender for my cash as it seems to pretty simple to use in a basic way. I was expecting to do allsorts of programming before it would even say hello !

Paul

BGonaSTICK · 19-02-06, 11:02 AM

No problem Paul.

The thing with the Dreambox, is that it can be pretty simple to use if you're the kind of person that can RTFM and follow the instructions to the letter. If you're new to it all, and want to rush in like you would with a new telly or dishwasher, then you're going to have problems.

I've been helping out on the Dreambox scene for a while now, and I've seen it go both ways. Some raw beginners take a very sensible approach and start with the basics before trying to engage the more advanced features. Others try to run before they can walk and hit problem after problem, become terribly frustrated, and just end up selling it on eBay.

Bad for them. Good for anyone wanting to buy a second-hand box.

The cold hard facts are also that some people are just not intelligent enough to listen to advice and then to apply what they've learnt (or not learnt!).

It's very hard to assess an individuals capability before recommending they try a Dreambox. It's also a real bummer if you do suggest they get one, and they then don't make it. As I say, I've seen it happen several times.

I'm not suggesting that you might not be up to it! I'm just trying to set the scene

ops:

The most reassuring thing if someone does take the plunge, is that there are forums like this. At Satellitehelp we have the patience of a saint and will not get fed up with helping folks unless they're just not listening.

Only you can decide if it's right for you. At least you know what you want at the end of it, which is more than a lot of folks.

STICK

Jimdefruit · 19-02-06, 06:36 PM

We are also prepared to give a bit of help via IM or voip if anyone is having trouble setting up.
The dreambox is one machine that can be sorted out remotely via ftp. I cant speak for the other machines because my experience has been on the Echostar and the dreambox.

BGonaSTICK · 19-02-06, 06:47 PM

Yeah, just open up port 21 on your firewall, and we'll have a rummage around in your /var! 8)

MrGlum · 20-02-06, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGonaSTICK

Yeah, just open up port 21 on your firewall, and we'll have a rummage around in your /var! 8)

"The dreambox is one machine that can be sorted out remotely via ftp."

I hope someone can make a living out of this sort of utility. I remember years ago thinking if only you could use your expertise remotely it was a winner for both consumer&provider. There must be enough people willing to pay for a quick fix rather than trawl the forums?

Now, personally, I am willing to opening up my orofice 21 for a freebie. But others may feel differently.

08-02-06, 01:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
SatelliteHelp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 4 Posts	Dreambox Guide for Newbies I've had a quick flick through this, and there's some useful stuff in there. Too much to take in during one read, that's for sure - but looks OK. Can't vouch for the accuracy or integrity of it, but worth a read all the same. Thanks and full credit to the authors : Randandy, Craniel, Maxgen, Philmakrakin (surely not!) Manxx and Gandalf. You will need WinRAR to join the two file components back together. The second part is in the next post of this thread.

08-02-06, 01:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
SatelliteHelp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Dreambox Guide for Newbies Read the post above for a full explanation.

18-02-06, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,548 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Dreambox Guide for Newbies Yeah, OK that's a fair point. It's free to evaluate though (for 30 days if I remember correctly). You can get it here: http://www.win-rar.com/download.html or here: _http://www.rarlab.com/rar/wrar351.exe Both sources are direct from the software house. You may find that WinZIP handles it. WinRAR certainly handles zip files! STICK __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

18-02-06, 08:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,548 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Dreambox Guide for Newbies Also, here is a free windoze utility to decompress RAR files: http://www.ultimatezip.com __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

19-02-06, 09:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
MrGlum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dreambox Guide for Newbies Thanks for taking the trouble with the Winrar links. All the ones I had found were asking for info/creditcard details before release.These work fine. The guide is easy to follow. Despite not being 'into' the hobby as yet it does look a contender for my cash as it seems to pretty simple to use in a basic way. I was expecting to do allsorts of programming before it would even say hello ! Paul


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19-02-06, 11:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,548 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Dreambox Guide for Newbies No problem Paul. The thing with the Dreambox, is that it can be pretty simple to use if you're the kind of person that can RTFM and follow the instructions to the letter. If you're new to it all, and want to rush in like you would with a new telly or dishwasher, then you're going to have problems. I've been helping out on the Dreambox scene for a while now, and I've seen it go both ways. Some raw beginners take a very sensible approach and start with the basics before trying to engage the more advanced features. Others try to run before they can walk and hit problem after problem, become terribly frustrated, and just end up selling it on eBay. Bad for them. Good for anyone wanting to buy a second-hand box. The cold hard facts are also that some people are just not intelligent enough to listen to advice and then to apply what they've learnt (or not learnt!). It's very hard to assess an individuals capability before recommending they try a Dreambox. It's also a real bummer if you do suggest they get one, and they then don't make it. As I say, I've seen it happen several times. I'm not suggesting that you might not be up to it! I'm just trying to set the scene ops: The most reassuring thing if someone does take the plunge, is that there are forums like this. At Satellitehelp we have the patience of a saint and will not get fed up with helping folks unless they're just not listening. Only you can decide if it's right for you. At least you know what you want at the end of it, which is more than a lot of folks. STICK __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

19-02-06, 06:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Dreamy Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,575 Thanks: 10 Thanked 69 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Dreambox Guide for Newbies We are also prepared to give a bit of help via IM or voip if anyone is having trouble setting up. The dreambox is one machine that can be sorted out remotely via ftp. I cant speak for the other machines because my experience has been on the Echostar and the dreambox. __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

19-02-06, 06:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,548 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Dreambox Guide for Newbies Yeah, just open up port 21 on your firewall, and we'll have a rummage around in your /var! 8) __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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