I'm dumb as a rock when it comes to Linux.
I have a Lenovo / Iomega iX2 NAS that I'm trying to resurrect. I'm starting out with 2 empty HDs so I need to install the Linux based OS on one of the drives. As I understand it, the bootloader is in firmware and the OS is on the HD. I've found instructions on how to do this but unfortunately they are as clear as mud to me. Thet create more questions than answers. No doubt this is because they assume I'm familiar with Linux but unfortunately I am not. I have taken the first step towards getting there by installing Ubuntu on a computer and it's up and running.
The instructions for what I'm trying to accomplish are here -
Install firmware on a fresh disk (EZ Media & ix2-ng) - NAS-Central Iomega Wiki
For starters, what exactly do I need to download and why? Do I need both or just one?
Next step "Extract the file to a FAT formatted USB stick, of at least 1GB." What file might that be? there are several files in each zip and I have no clue as to which one I need to put on the flash drive.
If someone could help me get rolling I would be forever grateful.
I have a Lenovo / Iomega iX2 NAS that I'm trying to resurrect. I'm starting out with 2 empty HDs so I need to install the Linux based OS on one of the drives. As I understand it, the bootloader is in firmware and the OS is on the HD. I've found instructions on how to do this but unfortunately they are as clear as mud to me. Thet create more questions than answers. No doubt this is because they assume I'm familiar with Linux but unfortunately I am not. I have taken the first step towards getting there by installing Ubuntu on a computer and it's up and running.
The instructions for what I'm trying to accomplish are here -
Install firmware on a fresh disk (EZ Media & ix2-ng) - NAS-Central Iomega Wiki
For starters, what exactly do I need to download and why? Do I need both or just one?
Next step "Extract the file to a FAT formatted USB stick, of at least 1GB." What file might that be? there are several files in each zip and I have no clue as to which one I need to put on the flash drive.
If someone could help me get rolling I would be forever grateful.