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OS6 now works on x86 Legacy WARNING: NO NTGR SUPPORT!
Update: It is now unofficially possible using NTGR images to update legacy hardware to os6.X See Post #3, for directions to install 6.2.1 on x86 Ultra and Pro Models. (ARM NOT SUPPORTED by this OS) ...
mdgm and I have decided that its time to lock this thread. So please do post any new OS6 on Legacy issues on their own threads.
Nice one Horim! Should make it even easier to try out OS6, having an easy fallback.
mdmg:
I am watching him. Very positive that he is commiting code upstream. I have a Ultra, but native linux support will be a plus for the community.
(and if he packages his development into an image that can be flashed, ARM users will rejoice! I am sure...)
Argh! Why oh why do you do this Netgear?
They truly are. But for me, with a perfectly functioning Ultra 6, upgraded with custom fans, 4 GB memory and soon VGA output, I just need a SW upgrade.
And while some argue that OS4 will continue to be supported, that does noe seem to be the case IMO. Progress it voefully slow, and long outstanding issues are not fixed.
The only reason for me to upgrade would be for OS6 and HDMI output. If Netgear can make a proper media player with the HDMI out, that would be a single reason for me to upgrade.
But - with a history of abandonment that Netgear are showing now, I fear being left behind at the next crossroad. What is the life expectancy of the new units?
I had a DUO and was it was obvious that the SPARC platform was abandoned mid-life. Netgear has not redeemed themselves with the OS6 release. Quite the opposite.
Do I need to do a factory reset even if I swap disks out, test OS6 on new disks, recover OS4 with original disks?
mdmg:
Doubt it, but if you're game to try and it works then great. If you have a Duo/NV+ v2 you may be interested in this project (no support from NetGear for this, of course): http://natisbad.org/NAS/index.html
I am watching him. Very positive that he is commiting code upstream. I have a Ultra, but native linux support will be a plus for the community.
(and if he packages his development into an image that can be flashed, ARM users will rejoice! I am sure...)
The script is encrypted so unless you can decrypt it that's not an option. Also I think there probably would be a check in the init script run on boot as well. That script is compiled as a stripped binary so you wouldn't be able to replace that.
Argh! Why oh why do you do this Netgear?
There is the option to buy one of the new models. Then you would be able to use all features. My beta RN312 unit is a new favourite in my ReadyNAS collection. They are great devices.
They truly are. But for me, with a perfectly functioning Ultra 6, upgraded with custom fans, 4 GB memory and soon VGA output, I just need a SW upgrade.
And while some argue that OS4 will continue to be supported, that does noe seem to be the case IMO. Progress it voefully slow, and long outstanding issues are not fixed.
The only reason for me to upgrade would be for OS6 and HDMI output. If Netgear can make a proper media player with the HDMI out, that would be a single reason for me to upgrade.
But - with a history of abandonment that Netgear are showing now, I fear being left behind at the next crossroad. What is the life expectancy of the new units?
I had a DUO and was it was obvious that the SPARC platform was abandoned mid-life. Netgear has not redeemed themselves with the OS6 release. Quite the opposite.
bajorgensen wrote:
Anyone gone back to RAIDiator 4? Can the disks just be replaced back for some easy testing?
It is possible to go back (e.g. doing a USB Boot Recovery) but you would need to do a factory default (wipes all data, settings, everything) to wipe the disks and setup a new array.
Do I need to do a factory reset even if I swap disks out, test OS6 on new disks, recover OS4 with original disks?
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