linuxgeek: Re: [nslu2-linux] Poor man's iolan?

Exactly the use for which I wanted. One slug as terminal server for two
SheevaPlugs.
(I didn't even think to look on the plugcomputer site for a slug setup).

Thanks
Daylan

CORNELIU DOBAN wrote:
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> I'm using SugOS on memstick (but I suppose it will fit in the 8MB
> internal flash if desired) with "screen" and "picocom" to connect to a
> SheevaPlug serial to usb adaptor.
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> The installation steps are posted here:
> http://plugcomputer.org/plugforum/index.php?topic=124.0
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> Regards,
> Corneliu
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> --- On *Tue, 4/20/10, Mark Kelly /<mekelly5@gmail.com>/* wrote:
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> From: Mark Kelly <mekelly5@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [nslu2-linux] Poor man's iolan?
> To: nslu2-linux@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 8:20 PM
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> Openwrt will definitely work for what you are trying to do. It
> will fit just fine in the on board memory. If by an iolan you are
> simply trying to accomplish serial to ethernet conversion, then
> simply install openwrt, and use the built in package manager to
> install ser2net as was mentioned before and you will be able to
> use both usb ports for usb to serial adapters. I've done this
> many, many times and it works great. Only hiccup is making sure
> you install the correct kernel models for your usb dongles, but
> you can do that with the package manager also.
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> On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 9:26 PM, DaylanDarby <DaylanDarby@
> gmail.com </mc/compose?to=DaylanDarby@gmail.com>> wrote:
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> Completely embedded? I thought that all but the original
> linksys was too
> big to fit entirely within the Slug?
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> Note I wanted both USB ports for iolan (not one for USB
> stick/drive
> holding OS).
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> Mike Westerhof (mwester) wrote:
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> > DaylanDarby wrote:
> > > I'm looking to convert one of my slugs to a poor man's
> iolan (with 2
> > USB
> > > ports).
> > >
> > > I figure to do this I need 'screen' (or equivalent) and
> serial and
> > > network drivers - nothing else.
> > >
> > > Has anyone been able to embed a stripped down debian on
> the box itself
> > > (no external drives)?
> > >
> > > If so I'd like a pointer to your URL or information on how
> to do this.
> > >
> >
> > This is pretty much what SlugOS does. OpenWRT will also do
> the job.
> >
> > -Mike (mwester)
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