New Linux Technomate

***wod*** · 09-06-2007

Originally Posted by Rob

I've been getting along with my Technomate 1500 just fine but what would the Technomate 9100 give me that the TM1500 can't.
Either on main forum or PM.

Thanks
Rob

PS. Can't believe that Rolf has brought one, just dying to read what he has to say about it.

erm i would like to know as i have a tm1500ci which was fine for me but i couldn't help myself and bought a tm9100

chris1 · 09-06-2007

I am trying to upload cam3881 onto my 9100 but getting this message "install failed. Please check available space". How do I make space?

***Yeshi*** · 09-06-2007

Originally Posted by chris1

I am trying to upload cam3881 onto my 9100 but getting this message "install failed. Please check available space". How do I make space?

fit an hard drive

***Yeshi*** · 09-06-2007

Originally Posted by rolfw

It will depend a lot on the software available as to how good it'll be and the only way it can compete with the Dreambox is if it has a better tuner and or much cheaper price.

I'd have thought that their entry into the Linux box market would have done something more than the current offerings.

I'll certainly be keeping hold of my DM7000 until a twin tuner High Definition receiver appears.

Originally Posted by rolfw

Well I've just ordered one for £109 inclusive of postage from wizard, so I can have a play. The only thing which concerns me is how available new images will be.

I'll start a section off for it when I get mine.

PS. the other concern is why is it now so cheap.

Um what a contradiction that is

You say you bought it off wizard?? do you have an url or exact usename so i can contact.

Trouble is i only have limited time to order it as i work on a rollin rota.. if i can contact asap hopefully it will get to me on tuesday/wednesday.

***wod*** · 09-06-2007

wizard satellite shop online _wizardsatellite

***Yeshi*** · 09-06-2007

cheers mate..

chris1 · 09-06-2007

I have done(fitted hard drive).

***wod*** · 10-06-2007

rolfw, have you got yours yet ?

what do you think of it ?

wod

***dasteelman*** · 10-06-2007

i have both dreambox 500s and TM9100.

the tuner is defenitaly better on the 9100

**rolfw** · 11-06-2007

Just got mine this afternoon, have been booting and rebooting to try and get the USALS to work without it locking up. It acually worked first time using the image it came with, but after all the faffing around you need to do to load one of the non-standard images, I've now got a piece of junk.

Probably overpriced at £109.

PS. I deliberately didn't put the link to wizard, as they don't support this site and there is no such thing as a free lunch.

**rolfw** · 12-06-2007

Have just unplugged it and reconnected the DM7000, can't see the Technomate being reconnected other than to re-install the old image (if I can) and put it on Ebay

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***wod*** · 12-06-2007

well mines working fine rolfw, got juliet 006 running with evocamd 2.14, gbox and sbcl v1.0i decrypting premiere via pc

just waiting for more funds then i shall enter the world of dreambox with a dm 600 pvr i think or get a 7020 off Ebay

***longstockings*** · 14-06-2007

I found that the software loaders to upload new images was pretty crappy so I would definitely recommend installing a new image via mmc

You'll need to install the original 005 image before updating to either Juliet or UR 008 beta whatever it is now.

To install an image via mmc just copy the image files into the root of the card turn the box off and insert the card.
Switch the box on and wait for it to update.
Once finished switch the power off and remove the card
On reboot all should be wonderful

I think this box is just a poor mans Dreambox and as I'm poor and didn't have a Dreambox it was a great way of watching TV.
My old TM 1500 will still be used but at least with the 9100 I can update keys and cams etc from my armchair and after a hard day at work there is no other place I'd rather be.

Sounds a bit sad but I think you all know what I mean

***Yeshi*** · 14-06-2007

Originally Posted by chris1

I am trying to upload cam3881 onto my 9100 but getting this message "install failed. Please check available space". How do I make space?

Chmod folder to 755.. sorry for late reply. had the same prob myself when i tried doing something..

**martinw01908** · 14-06-2007

I might be down on this site as the most indecisive member when it comes to buying a new receiver - but I just ordered a 9100 from wizard also.

!!!

Hope to report my sucesses and help create an idiots guide for it on here if one is needed!

kitkat60 · 15-06-2007

premire au tps au at the moment

***wod*** · 15-06-2007

not many images out for it tbh and only found one that i like juliet 006 because ur 008 beta wasn't stable at all on my receiver where as some people said it was stable

well what can you say if you get one for 109 quid its not going to be a dreambox beater

i'm going to get a dreambox too but its just the cost of them that is the problem, like the look of the dm 600 though

***Yeshi*** · 15-06-2007

Originally Posted by wod

not many images out for it tbh and only found one that i like juliet 006 because ur 008 beta wasn't stable at all on my receiver where as some people said it was stable

well what can you say if you get one for 109 quid its not going to be a dreambox beater

i'm going to get a dreambox too but its just the cost of them that is the problem, like the look of the dm 600 though

They say it will be about a year befoe its anything like the 7020.. in my humble opinion its better than the dm500 by miles..

***wod*** · 15-06-2007

its good but the software is annoying i've had random reboots, freezing up , not able to use the card slots

i nearly put it through the window i have it working now and its not going to be touched, the new ur image i think is rubbish

***Yeshi*** · 15-06-2007

Originally Posted by wod

its good but the software is annoying i've had random reboots, freezing up , not able to use the card slots

i nearly put it through the window i have it working now and its not going to be touched, the new ur image i think is rubbish

swings and roundabouts... i didnt like jul whatever and ur06 was poor. im on ur8 and have not got a single problem apart from me being too quick with the remote so it hangs ...

***wod*** · 15-06-2007

i had ur 008 beta 3 on when first got it and my motor kept going to 0 degrees and couldn't get it to decode anything once a cam emu was loaded but all ok now with juliet 006, just need to put a hard disc in it

the multiboot is working now so might just do that with memory card

***Yeshi*** · 15-06-2007

Originally Posted by wod

i had ur 008 beta 3 on when first got it and my motor kept going to 0 degrees and couldn't get it to decode anything once a cam emu was loaded but all ok now with juliet 006, just need to put a hard disc in it

the multiboot is working now so might just do that with memory card

thats the exact problem i had on ur6.. but my motor kept going to 43e that well annoyed me as i wanted to be parked on 30w.. and i had to go all the way back

im on ur08 beta 5 and i must say allot of bugs are gone now;;...

4everblu · 15-06-2007

Just bought one myself to play around with on the advice of my brother who has been running a dbox cable which has similar set up images camds etc as the 9100. Only arrived today so I will have some fun over the weekend playing with it

newbie2linux · 17-06-2007

Hi,

Am interested in buying one of these but am not sure what exactly needs to be bought in order to get up and running so to speak. Am a complete newbie to the field of Satellite TV but like the idea of this PVR box running on Linux.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Guess that all of the channels are FTA or otherwise of minimal cost?.

Thank you.

pmiller056 · 22-06-2007

I've tried to find a user manual on the net to find out a bit more before I part with my cash, but nothing doing - Can someone point me in the direction of a user manual in electronic (pdf) format.

What kind of hard disk does it take? IDE/Parallel ATA (flat ribbon cable), or SATA (thinner cable)?

Thanks

Peter

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