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DLNA Quirky Werewolf64 Pup V3 – released 23rd March 2016

#1 Post by ETP »

DLNA Quirky Werewolf64 Pup (V1)– released 16th Nov 2015
For Smart TVs
(Please page down for V2 – released 21st Jan 2016)
(Please see page 3 for V3 - released 23rd March 2016)

The primary purpose of this Pup is to act as preconfigured self-contained DLNA server. No special setup is required.
To that end it contains a third 7.9GB f2fs partition (The media “pool
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DLNA Quirky Werewolf64 Pup – released 16th Nov 2015

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Reserved for Additional info, tips & FAQ:

Q1. Can I use a 16 GB stick?

A1. Yes, but if and only if its true capacity is not a single byte less than 16008609792 bytes.
To test the true capacity of any 16GB stick that you possess use the following command substituting the drive letter for x

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# fdisk -l /dev/sdx
If it does not meet this requirement you must use a 32GB stick.

Q2. How do I update Chrome when a new release is issued?

A2. A preset bookmark in Chrome leads to details of the latest releases. To upgrade, first use QPM (PPM) to uninstall the existing version.
Having done that, select “Get Latest Chrome Version
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#3 Post by don570 »

I was having a lot of problems putting werewolf64-7.3.usfs.xz onto a USB stick ---> actually a SD card and adaptor

Probably I was having the problems because there was already multiple partitions on the stick.

The solution was to format the USB stick in Windows using SD Formater 4.0
https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/

I formated to fat32 , then Barry Kauler's install scripts would work properly.

___________________________________________________

Right-click-64bit-6.9.9

File: Right-click-64bit-6.9.9.pet
Size: 2.49 MB
(untick the downloader box to avoid downloader app install)

I updated my right click package with Uextract 3.13
It works nicely with werewolf. :lol:

http://www.datafilehost.com/d/c9f809c9

______________________________________________

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#4 Post by gcmartin »

Downloaded the DLNA PUP to a location with space for the expansion. Proceeded to creating the boot media.

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bash-4.1# cd /media/4VM/Erasedis
<root> /media/4VM/Erasedis

bash-4.1# pwd
/media/4VM/Erasedis
<root> /media/4VM/Erasedis

bash-4.1# xz -d dlnawerewolf64.img.xz
<root> /media/4VM/Erasedis

bash-4.1# dd if=dlnawerewolf64.img of=/dev/sdd
31266816+0 records in
31266816+0 records out
16008609792 bytes (16 GB) copied, 11094.4 s, 1.4 MB/s
<root>

bash-4.1# sync && sync
<root> /media/4VM/Erasedis
Booted the new media. Upon arrival at desktop, FirstRUN did not start. Manually started it to set localization needs.
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Clicked to mount the 3 partitions of the booting USB media. I see the partition designated for media; namely /dev/sdb3. Its contents are:Image
In the 2nd post, wrote:Q4. I added more files to the third partition on the stick but they do not show up on the TV?
A4. If you add or remove files from the repository you must reboot the Pup to initiate a fresh scan of the contents.
I have a LG GoogleTV which this works well WITHOUT the need to reboot. Discovery of any added media is immediately available in my case. Thus this either available in DLNA periodic scanning of its media OR no scanning is necessary as this is available as a pool to the LAN community (much like SAMBA sharing does).

If a folder containing media is symlink'd into partition #3, my TV will see it and allow selections from it.
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Further, if I leave the link in and happen to reboot the DLNA PUP, my TV will NOT see the symlink'd folder. It does see the original files on the partition, but just doesn't acknowledge the presence of the symlink'd folder. In other words, GoogleTV shows the 6 original files but does NOT show the symlink folder.

Updated explanation: initially the folder is empty because the smylink pointer is pointing to a folder on a partition that is not mounted. But, after mounting the partition, the TV still does NOT see the folder even though the folder's contents can be seen on the DLNA PC.

YET, without rebooting over at the PC, if I delete and recreate the symlink to the media folder I added, THEN, my GoogleTV will instantly see my added media, too. Thus, adding a folder in real time to the media partition will be seen by the GoogleTV, immediately.

Hope this is helpful
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DLNA Quirky Werewolf64 Pup – released 16th Nov 2015

#5 Post by ETP »

@don570,

Thanks for your link to the latest version (6.9.9) of your Right-click-64bit utility.
It is a firm favourite of mine and I will give it a try with DLNA Pup.

Your mention of SD cards in the context of this thread might cause confusion.
The recommended install of this Pup is to a USB2 or 3 stick rather than an SD card.
The reason is that a read speed sufficient to smoothly deliver 1080p video is required.
Manufacturers claims of read/write speeds are always exaggerated by as much as 50%.
Here are some real world examples:
  • DRIVE READ-SPEED (hdparm -t --direct)

    sda: ATA Samsung SSD 840
    1052 MB in 3.00 seconds = 350.65 MB/sec

    sdb: SanDisk Cruzer Fit
    94 MB in 3.03 seconds = 30.98 MB/sec

    sdc: Generic-Multiple Reader
    54 MB in 3.10 seconds = 17.42 MB/sec

    sdd: SanDisk Cruzer Fit
    70 MB in 3.03 seconds = 23.11 MB/sec

    sde: Generic-SD/MMC
    58 MB in 3.09 seconds = 18.74 MB/sec

    Test Date: Tue 17 Nov 2015, 09:53:49
In the above sdb & sdd are identical sticks but sdb shows a faster read speed as it is f2fs
as opposed to sdd which is standard fat32. It clearly shows the advantage of f2fs.

The other interesting thing is sde which is a 16GB SanDisk Ultra Class 10 SD card with a claimed speed of up to 30MB/s.
sdc is a 4GB class10 card which gives a similar figure to the Ultra.

@gcmartin,

Thanks for your report and screen grabs.
Firstrun does not launch on first boot as the full install has been pre-configured in many respects. It is in effect a clone of a full install.
The intention is that you launch it via the extra "Tux" icon named "Quicksetup" on the desktop.

Your use of symlinks is both interesting & innovative. You probably noted that the third partition is already
automatically mounted at boot up. If you were also to arrange for the drive/partition containing the
symlinked folder to be automatically mounted (Prior to the 3rd partition being mounted and before minidlna
is launched and does its first scan) that might well work.
It does however start to complicate matters. I favour simple solutions. It all boils down to whether the 7.1GB of free
space on the third partition meets your needs or not.
If not, the simplest solution is just to target an external USB2 drive and make a simple edit to the mountpool.sh script.

Another option if using a 32GB stick, is to expand the 3rd f2fs partion to fill the stick which would then give you 22GB of free space.
How to expand an f2fs partition is described here:
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... 520#868520
The 6 files currently on the 3rd partition can first be moved to the 2nd partition.
Following that procedure the UUID of the 3rd partition will have changed and you will need to amend the one in the mountpool script.
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#6 Post by gcmartin »

Over the many years of electronic media capture, I have "centralized" most photos, videos, and music on NAS units. Thus, symlinks work and GoogleTV was tested showing that the content is presented via DLNA-PUP. All content rendered very well via DLNA PUP to the TV; namely photos, videos, and music no matter where the PUP subsystem is sourcing them.

A brief discussion of setup strategy or any extension is helpful, as, I am sure others have content spread across their home's LAN as well, that can be delivered to smartTVs/smartPhones/smartTablets throughout the home on the same physical LAN subnet. One of my first tests was rendering on my phone.

For example, looking at the performance of your local media, I/O performance of the DLNA PUP would certainly be greater if teh PUP used the local SSD. This would bring the CPU waits down because of the device speed and the fact that the USB serial channel would not be a bottleneck should other USB devices exist on the same path.

You have opened our eyes with this use.

Still, this solution is great for what this PUP now does in helping us in our homes. Its impact is non-intrusive on system's behavior. Its a tiny subsystem having little to no overall system impact when not in use or when in use as I review HTOP reporting.

Thanks @ETP!

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The latest version is out.

UPDATE 17 Nov. 2015: Quirky 7.3.3 is a bugfix release
The things they do not tell you, are usually the clue to solving the problem.
When I was a kid I wanted to be older.... This is not what I expected :shock:
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DLNA Quirky Werewolf64 Pup – released 16th Nov 2015

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@ally,

Thanks once again.

@bigpup,

Thanks for the heads up. BarryK's service pack to upgrade from 7.3.2 to 7.3.3 is now out.
To upgrade please select "Quirky Version Upgrade Manager" off the Filesystem menu.
Allow plenty of time for it to complete before rebooting.

Wolf Alert has been turned on and will remain so for 72 hours.
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#10 Post by don570 »

sdc: Generic-Multiple Reader
54 MB in 3.10 seconds = 17.42 MB/sec
I use my computer mostly for music and I find that I can use USB2

I just bought a raspberry pi computer so my card reader has come in handy
since it boots up a SD card.

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DLNA Quirky Werewolf64 Pup – released 16th Nov 2015

#11 Post by Billtoo »

I installed to a 16gb usb-3.0 flash drive, it took approximately 30
minutes.
My tv is a Samsung SmartTV,I don't know the model.
When I press sources on the remote ALLSHARE ETP's DNLA SERVER is one of
the options, choose that and go to one of the folders.
The Google video plays,the other two aren't supported.

Thanks

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#12 Post by gcmartin »

Got Phones/Tablets?
Anyone use their smartPhone/smartTablet which is on the same LAN segment as this DLNA-PUP? If so, you should be able to see and play ANY media files you have in DLNA-PUP's Media folder.

To upload/download media
Also, on those devices, if you add "ES" from the PlayStore(s), you can transfer files from between your smartDevice and DLNA-PUP. To do so, go to DLNA-PUP's Menu>Network>SSM and insure that the Media folder is shared and SAMBA is started.

Summary
This distro brings much usefulness to the home. It demonstrate how the home's devices connected via the home's LAN cooperate for useful purposes in the home. Our homes operating with this kind of cooperation is a system...A Home System.

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DLNA Quirky Werewolf64 Pup – released 16th Nov 2015

#13 Post by ETP »

Hi Billtoo,

Thanks for testing. The Google video is 720p .mp4 whilst the other two test trailers are 1080p .mov.
It is not clear whether your particular smart TV has taken exception to the .mov format or the higher
resolution. Some TVs are also picky about the codecs used within the files. You really need to consult
the manual for that specific TV. These are generally held online at the manufacturers support site.
Another option is to convert the 2 .mov trailers to .mp4 to see if they then play.
There may also be firmware updates available for your TV.

Attached below are full details of the 3 test trailers that are included.

EDIT: 10th Dec 2015

BarryK's service pack to upgrade from 7.3.3 to 7.4 is now available.

To upgrade please select "Quirky Version Upgrade Manager" off the Filesystem menu.
Allow plenty of time for it to complete before rebooting.

Wolf Alert has been turned on and will remain so for 72 hours.
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#14 Post by Billtoo »

Hi ETP,

I tested a couple of other formats and they play okay, mkv and mpg.
I have a folder full of different formats to test if I can ever find it, kind of doubtful that I can though.
Anyway, thanks again for the new OS.

Edit: I added some applications with QPM, Kodi and Kdegames.
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DLNA Quirky Werewolf64 Pup V2 – released 21st Jan 2016

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DLNA Quirky Werewolf64 Pup V2 – released 21st Jan 2016
For Smart TVs & other DLNA renderers.


The main reasons for this V2 release are an upgrade to the improved means of targeting a media repository as featured in
DLNA Tahr64 Pup and a reduction in size of the target install USB 2 or 3 stick to 16GB or 8GB if the true capacity of the
stick is sufficient.
This version is based on BarryK’s Quirky Werewolf64-7.4 that was released on 10th Dec. The kernel is 4.2.6.

In order to reduce the size of the image to 633 MB it only contains 2 GPT partitions rather than 3. The included 2 test videos
are housed on the small first fat32 partition which is automatically mounted at boot time. The second partition is f2fs.

Full sized screen shot here: (Press F11 to toggle into full screen then click on link)

http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view& ... 3Vua01SQzA

Other Changes:
• Items removed that were in V1 include – Google Chrome, Wolf Alert & Voice Control.

• Items added include – Thunderbird 38.5.1, vlc 2.2.1 & Firefox 43.0.4

• New cosmetics with particular emphasis on font clarity.

DLNA: (ReadyMedia a.k.a. minidlna – Version 1.1.5_x86_64)

The primary purpose of this Pup is to act as preconfigured DLNA server. No setup of that feature is required for testing.
The idea is that having gone through the usual quicksetup & network settings DLNA should work OOTB.
Following setup, just reboot and then head off to the TV to test whether or not it works with your particular TV make & model.

In this version the first partition on the stick too small to house additional media.
The intention is that having tested that it works with your TV, you then switch over to your main media repository
which may be on any accessible drive or partition including another USB stick.

At the bottom of the Utility menu is a new option “Change DLNA Repository
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#16 Post by Sylvander »

1. Followed the instructions in the 1st post to write the image to:
"Sandisk Cruzer U 32GB" Flash Drive.
It tooks quite a long time to do that, but completed eventually.

2. No partitions showed up on the desktop when the write had been completed, so...
a. I ran GParted and took a look at the Flash Drive.
The 1st partition showed OK, but...
The 2nd & 3rd partitions showed as BLACK, with a warning.
b. At 1st I chose not to fix, but there still seemed to be a problem, so...
c. I shut down and restarted GParted, and at 2nd run I chose to "FIX" the problem.
d. Eventually, all 3 partitions showed on the desktop.
Once back into GParted:
sdb1 = FAT32, quirky1, 512.00MiB, 5.05MiB used, 506.95MiB unused, boot flag set.
sdb2 = f2fs, quirky2, 6.49GiB.
sdb3 = pool, 7.91GiB.
Unallocated = 14.90GiB.
Right now...
Information:
sdb1 &sdb2:
"Unable to read the contents of this file system!
Because of this some operations may be unavailable.
The cause might be a missing software package.
The following list of software packages is required for f2fs file system support: f2fs-tools.
"

3. When I rebooted to the USB Flash Drive...

Although the Flash Drive could apparently be seen...
And although I had hit F11, and chosen to boot USB...
My Desktop PC behaved as though no Flash Drive was present.
In so much as it didn't boot USB, AND...
Instead of falling back to booting Optical Disk [top of the boot list]...
It began booting XP held on sda1=C:
Hence...

IT WOULDN'T BOOT THE FLASH DRIVE!
Any ideas anyone?

a. I had this kind of problem when I made "Quirky Werewolf 64-bit 7.4".
I eventually got it to work.
I think by using GParted to repair the problems with something like:
The partition File Table.
I think the copy at the beginning [of the drive] didn't match the copy at the end, and I agreed to copy the end version in place of the beginning version.

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#17 Post by gcmartin »

Hello @Sylvander

I think you may have shot yourself in the foot, quite by accident.

I, same as you, built the USB and it, too, was NOT seen on the desktop upon completion. I did not make any attempt to mount or review the newly created USB.

Instead, I unplugged it and took it to my 64bit PC, plugged it in, and in about 10 seconds was at desktop.

Hope this is useful.

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#18 Post by ETP »

Hi sylvander,

@All
I should point out that this query relates to DLNA Quirky Werewolf64 Pup (V1) rather than the later V2.
V1 contained a 3 partition layout with the target install device being a 16GB or larger USB2 or 3 stick.

@sylvander,

Your description of the stick produced with dd and the view of it in GParted sound perfectly normal.
For comparison I attach a view of V1 placed on a working 32GB SanDisk Ultra USB3 stick.

Once dd has completed its job the partitions will not pop up on the screen unless you force them to do
so by restarting X.

The orange warning triangles and information message you posted in red are also perfectly normal as years
after the introduction of f2fs GParted still lacks complete support for it.

GPT is supposed to be smart enough to sort itself out when its second hidden backup partition table is not at
the very end of the disc or USB stick in this case.

I think the failure to boot is more likely to be a BIOS transient memory issue rather than a GPT issue.

Can I therefore ask you to:
1. Compare the image below with what you are seeing and to highlight any major difference.

2. To power off your PC & then remove the mains supply for 5 minutes before attempting to boot from the stick again.
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#19 Post by gcmartin »

Just tested. If I ask GParted to repair, it screws up my USB stick so that it will not boot. Need to rebuild the stick all over again.

Better NOT to allow GParted to do anything with F2FS handling if you want your stick to remain bootable.

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#20 Post by Sylvander »

@ETP

Here's what I see:
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