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    DM600 Crash or Power? Help

    Hi, I have two dm600's and both of them are having some weird issues. I have installed the Pli-Image (Current latest release). Everything seems to be working fine then suddenly the box switches off, or sometimes the screen goes blank and the box is unresponsive but the green light is on? I re...
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    Dm800hd oled

    Ok, I believe the box is fine, its just if you pull the plug out the box goes into some safe mode before letting you power it back on. Also I believe since I had local pxe/tftp server running, it was trying to boot off the network.
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    DM600 Remote issue (Slow remote etc..)

    Hi, I am not sure if this is related to the firmware (Pli) or the remote it self. I have a DM800 which is very good in terms of response from the remote. However my DM600 is very slow, either the remote does not respond fast enough (when trying to change channels etc...) Any ideas? I was...
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    newbie card share problem

    Just as a note I had a similar problem and the mistake I made was the I used DNS instead of IP address (which is ok to do) however my DNS returned the wrong address. So my advice would be to try everything with IP address first make sure its all ok then use DNS names etc..
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    Dm800hd oled

    Hi Guys, So, as you may have read, I bought a DM800HD from SMS UK. Its been great and I really like it. However I have had a couple of issues, and considering I bought it from a original reseller (the box is original), I have had some issues which are concerning me. 1) OLED disappears? 2)...
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    Newbie Guide to Dreambox

    Hey guys, I am in the process of creating a new super speed DM600 Guide (which is straight forward). I am contemplating how detailed it should be in terms of explaining, otherwise if I kept it at high level it would only be a couple of pages :). Ill post something up as well, specially for...
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    Newbie Guide to Dreambox

    I will try an update the document also :) (obviously point the author as Jasmart). Ill get round to it asap. Please note this isnt a step by step guide.
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    Newbie Guide to Dreambox

    Ok, Just to confirm I received my box today and it took 3 hours to setup and get everything working. However I do not want to decieve anyone in thinking yeah 3 hours easy. I have the following certifications BSc Computer networks, CCNA, RHCE, LPIC, SCSA so as you can tell the unix and...
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    Awaiting New Dreambox 800HD arrival

    looks like there is another one on the list Nabilosat :) Is there a comparison table? Gemini vs Openpli vs Nabilosat. I agree with the idea that it will be easier for other family members, and the updated EPG etc... dont you get that will all? isnt it a matter of plugins etc...
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    Awaiting New Dreambox 800HD arrival

    I never read about the cards melting atleast not on original boxes.
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    Awaiting New Dreambox 800HD arrival

    Yes I will be using new white sly cards. Also I chose gemini as it seems the best supported. Since my box will be original I thought it was the best decision? what is the benefit of using pli? considering Gemini (from what I have been reading can download plugins from within the menu system...
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    Awaiting New Dreambox 800HD arrival

    Hi All, I am just awaiting my Dreambox arrival. In the mean time I am trying to get all the software etc... I have a great guide given to me already :) So far I have the following: Gemini image CCcam 2.1.4 (although I believe this and all plugins can be download through Gemnini) Dreambox...
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    ftp programs for DM800

    Filezilla +1 been using it for years and its free and opensource :) I believe it has clients for all platforms :)
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    Newbie Guide to Dreambox

    Thanks for the update. I ordered my Dreambox 800HD from _http://************.co.uk/ since they were listed on the dreambox site :) Now for the reading :) (I have been searching, however any links provided would be appreciated) I am hoping to document my setup (DH800HD etc...) Thanks Again...
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    Newbie Guide to Dreambox

    thanks for you feedback. However I appreciate you concern about it taking weeks/months etc... However, I am a Sys admin, who manages over 800 Linux/Unix servers, also a qualified Network engineer. So in terms of understand the requirements (Network, DHCP, TFTP, linux configuration via command...
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