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Getting there but I have a probably dumb question
OK, I have a Dreambox 500 HD.
So far I think I am doing quite well even though I do have a permanent headache from trying desperately to understand what I am doing and reading a million threads...
Flash the box with openpli - tick.
Clear out all the non-UK stuff and create bouquets with Dreambox edit - tick
Install Oscam - tick
Now it gets harder for me.
I need to edit the configuration files. I found what I need to change them to (I think).
I can ftp to the dreambox, I can see and retrieve the configuration files. I don't know how to edit them!
I don't know how to edit files on the dreambox itself and since I am using a 64bit windows, the lovely old Edit program no longer exists (I thought I could just ftp the files to my machine and use edit to update them and then ftp them back). Notepad is really no replacement Hidden Content
I'm really proud of myself for getting this far starting from scratch and only having to ask for help once (when I screwed up the flashing but that's a whole other story involving putting the dreambox into the freezer) but I am now either stuck or at least tonight I just can't work it out.
Any help would be gratefully appreciated, happy with "rtfm, moron" if a link to the fm is included.
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Re: Getting there but I have a probably dumb question
wow your doing better than I ever did, I just got one of the guys to do it for me Hidden Content .
I'm probably going to give you the wrong advice so use it at your pearl ...
I don't use oscam, at least I don't think I do I'm sure someone will correct me if I do ? but pretty sure I use CCcam, anyhow that aside are you trying to edit the config file so that you can put in your c line? I do know that when I need to ftp to my box that once I locate my cccam config file I just need to right click it and then click 'edit' from the list that appears, then save and exit.
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Re: Getting there but I have a probably dumb question
Oh Thank you! I never thought of that and it works a dream Hidden Content I installed Oscam as I heard that CCcam didn't work any more with a S** card and that's what I intend to use.
I'm not exactly sure what a sea lion is as yet - not sure what Oscam and CCcam are as yet. Just beginning to understand it all by trial and error.
My head aches a bit mind.
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Reason: don't mention of a certain uk provider
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Re: Getting there but I have a probably dumb question
Dependent on what version of enigma the cccam config file usually located in /var/etc folder or can be in just etc folder, get rid oscam install cccam unless you was told by *cough* someone to install that particular one.
I find FTP client easiest way to edit files.
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I think he`ll need oscam to fire-up his card, as cccam does not read cards ???
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He's a She and yes your right, reds talking bollocks Hidden Content At least I didn't know what the plan was regarding cards when I answered and said about CCcam Hidden Content
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Re: Getting there but I have a probably dumb question
Sorry about mentioning that which I should not - I will get the hang of this stuff eventually. I hope...
Any and all hints gratefully received.
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cccam does read cards as long as you put the box key in the cfg file
hint
BOXKEY: /dev/sci0 ** ** ** **
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Re: Getting there but I have a probably dumb question
I am persevering and just in case anyone is interested, I am progressing a little. It's probably been 20 odd years (perhaps 25) since I worked with Unix but it's quite amazing how it is all starting to come back.
I can now telnet into the dreambox, switch to the directory where the configuration files are and edit the files with vi. Slowly slowly I am remembering all those Unix commands that were once second nature (with the help of google of course)
This is starting to become more fun than slog and the headaches are subsiding Hidden Content
(BTW I'm 57 and started my career in computers in 1973. IIRC the last time I used Unix was just before my first child was born - she's almost 26 now and this is making me feel quite young again!)
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You can use a ftp program like flashfxp then just transfer the files to your pc and use notepad or notepad++ to edit then transfer them back its a lot easier than using telnet.
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Yes, I have Cuteftp and I can get the files that way but Notepad is pretty crap and I was a bit worried that Windoze might corrupt the files. I've never tried Notepad++, downloading it now and I'll give it a try.
Cheers!
Edit: Ooh - Notepad++ is much better! Thanks!
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Afternoon all - I'm back.
I really thought I could do this. Sigh.
I have installed Oscam and researched. Put in what seems to be the correct config files but I simply cannot get the Dreambox to read my card! Have been trying off on on for the past month but no joy.
I'm not even sure now what questions to ask and it's driving me nuts.
Is there anyone who has successfully done what I want to do who could spend a few minutes helping me on Skype or in an IRC channel?
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Why don't you use cccam its a lot easier to setup
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I'll try that next. Thanks
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I did spot that Hidden Content Cheers
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Weeeee - it's working Hidden Content CCcam ftw
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