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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.
Xophile wrote: ACTIS: Thanks, what are the major benefits for you and your Ultra 4?
PRO's:
1.) Running a modern version of Linux
2.) OS6 is very hackable. You can install virtually any software that is compatible with Debian (v7) Wheezy
3.) The OS6 GUI looks cool and is 90% functional on legacy hardware
4.) Will continue to receive updates / and new features for the foreseeable future. Version 4.X.X will likely receive VERY FEW updates from this point forward
CON's:
1.) If you are afraid to dabble a little at the Linux command line, don't bother making the conversion. You likely won't be happy with OS6 right out of the box (on legacy hardware). It requires a little bit of tweaking to get critical functions like fan speed control working properly
2.) Some GUI elements don't work at all (however these seem to improve with each new version) on specific platforms
3.) OS6 on the Pro 6 - Front Panel Display is always on (command line hack available on this topic to resolve this)
4.) The necessity to back up ALL of your data somewhere else before attempting the conversion. When you have 6+TB's of data, that can be problematic
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