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Can't install Utorrent on ReadyNAS 6.10.9
I had Utorrent installed on my ReadyNAS 626X but for some reason the folder settings all became read only. So I tried to uninstall the app (it failed) so I followed some SSH instructions to remove t...
r32nj wrote:
I started with ReadyNAS as I liked the apps availability and didn't have to learn Linux to maintain the box.
Post 4 here might be helpful to you
It gives instructions on how to install the two patches without needing knowledge of the linux command line.
Though learning some linux basics can be helpful. Most NAS (all vendors) are linux servers, and often app installation needs some tweaks that have to be made manually.
Thanks Sandshark for your detailed reply as well. It's always helpful to have the backstory to an issue like this to better understand what I am trying to fix.
This is my 2nd ReadyNAS in about 7 years. I started with ReadyNAS as I liked the apps availability and didn't have to learn Linux to maintain the box. I'm wondering if Netgear is going to keep up with the support of the ReadyNAS OS to keep it current with where the Linux OS is going. It's disappointing to learn that it seems that is not currently the case.
r32nj wrote:
I started with ReadyNAS as I liked the apps availability and didn't have to learn Linux to maintain the box.
Post 4 here might be helpful to you
It gives instructions on how to install the two patches without needing knowledge of the linux command line.
Though learning some linux basics can be helpful. Most NAS (all vendors) are linux servers, and often app installation needs some tweaks that have to be made manually.
I was not aware that all ReadyNAS are end-of-life. That explains a lot.
Hopefully I can continue to use the ReadyNAS for a while longer. It's in a home environment and I use it for storage, Emby media streaming and downloading torrents.
r32nj wrote:
Hopefully I can continue to use the ReadyNAS for a while longer. It's in a home environment and I use it for storage, Emby media streaming and downloading torrents.
I'm planning to use mine for the foreseeable future.
I just use ReadyNAS for storage - consolidating all our files to one place, and then making sure that is properly backed up.
I use Plex for media streaming, and of course use other applications. But some years ago I decided it would be better to use a separate application server for them (which has the NAS data volume mapped to a drive letter, so storage remains on the NAS).
The idea there is to give me the ability to upgrade the applications platform separately from the storage platform. I did that a year or so ago - getting a new applications PC with a GPU to give me better performance with Plex. Anyway, splitting the platforms will make it easier to switch to a different storage solution when the time comes.
I followed the instructions provided above and was now able to reinstall Utorrent. Thanks StephenB & Sandshark for your assistance.
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