Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

I am thinking at putting an entire Eli Stone episode as starting video.. so it'll deter thief from using my device...

:D ;)

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

hm it didn't occur to me that it's very similar to T-Mobile... i guess that makes it difficult to use when references to T-Mobile are prominent... i associated "TMO" with this forum first :)

Well, in my opinion ".org" is very generic, many OS projects have .org domains, so it doesn't fit well... also, i really do think it sounds awful IMHO :) so i'm hoping it won't catch on.


PS: thank you for your compliment, but it doesn't apply to me. i haven't contributed anything yet. just to make that clear :)

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

You just did contribute, and I'm happy for the feedback. I'll stop saying the .Org, and let the guys know the devs and old heads don't like it.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Hellow :)

The video http://castus.dnsalias.com:8080/shar...id_lame_r3.avi is very good :) Thanks a lot for all :)

Can you just add this logo on the video ? :

http://www.gnu.org/graphics/heckert_gnu.png

(in same size of others logo in the end part of the video)

It would be very fair and kind :) Thanks :)

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

What is that logo? (I see its a bull) :P

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

No, it's a GNU.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

It's a gnu, actually. ;)

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

aaa, yea yea.. of course the 'gnu not unix'.. not seen that logo often.

its very pretty to be a gnu

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

perfect background :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnY8LVLFhx8

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

I've just seen the youtube vid but I'm unsure how to get to the following location?

1- Copy the video to /usr/share/hildon-welcome/media

Once there I'm sure I can complete the welcome mod

Your help is greatly appreciated

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

You can only reach this location via a terminal/ssh session and you'll need root permissions in order to copy things to there.

This is not recommend if you don't have some Linux knowledge :(.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Could anyone make a quick step-by-step video for installing the start up and panoramic desk top back ground. If nothing else it would give you a reason to play with your device ( like you really need one).


plz :-)

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Thanks for the videos they are quite cool.
However, I think the "shiny" effect is not necessary.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Yeah that would be really nice for people who never did that ... Please!!!!!! ;)

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

+900 for step by step write up guide!!! anyone?

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Flyby is looking great, however I wonder if you would have a version of if without any logos in bottom, I personally would like a cleaner look. :)

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Hi! I am a rookie in this community and I'm not a linux expert.
However I am glad to give you my help.

Step By step boot video change for N900:

1- go to the repository menu of N900
2- Install ssh server on N900
3- ssh on installation will ask you for a password (choose one)
4- go to your main PC and download a free ssh client with a graphic interface (it's much easier to use for a newbie) like winscp.
5- in your N900 launch xterminal and type: sudo gainroot
6- in x terminal type then: ifconfig
7- ifconfig will show you r ip address (of course you MUST be connected to a wireless lan with your N900 :) )
8- open winscp and login to this ip address.
login:root password: your passord
9- go tho /usr/share/hildon-welcom/media and copy the boot video you want.
10- ho to /etc/hildon-welcom.d/ and copy default.conf to ypur PC
11-open in your PC default.conf with notepad and modify it with the name of the new video
12- save without changing name of the file
13- replace the file .conf in N900
14- disconnect and restart N900.

That's it...

I hope to have been useful

Corto Maltese

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

The SSH function is exactly what I need until a better file manager comes along.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

I just had to get my Brain Terminal-Kickstarted. Now im full back into linux. Thanks for that nice intro claesbas !
Worked like charm.
Bye Bye Hands, Hello Maemo :D

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Isn't it a bit complicated? The video can be downloaded straight to the device (right?) or just transferred from pc the usual way. The n900 itself has a terminal. There's no need to ssh into it if you have it in your hand
EDIT: it occurred to me you might not be able to edit text files on the n900 without installing a text editor. Does maemo 5 have a text editor included?

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

He said he wasn't an expert. But it was still useful. I got to use the terminal AND SSH all in one deal. Good learning for a newbie

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

So does this ssh open up something that couldn't be done in the terminal ( if you know how to use that).

Really, I'm just asking, I don't know.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

vi works perfectly fine by default in x-terminal

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

I have a problem, now I don't view anything when boot the phone, I have the default config and I check this many times:
/usr/share/hildon-welcome/media/Hands-v32-h264.avi (I have transfer the video to my PC and it works correctly)

The default.conf are in:
/etc/hildon-welcome.d/default.conf

with exactly this: (2 lines, no spaces)
[hildon-welcome]
Hands-v32-h264.avi

Someone know what happen?, thanks.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Somebody (capable) should create an application for this.. I imagine it would take very less time to create, and would be a big pleasure for every noob: just browse the repositories, install the app, locate the vid, and apply. :)

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Maybe Prismic could add the functionality? But also become free for me for suggesting it? LOL

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Kino default.conf file should be like this.

[hildon-welcome]
filename=Hands-v32-h264.avi


(or your new avi name)

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

LOL, I forgot to put "filename=" before, hehehe, I lost 2 hours of my time trying things and at the end I had to reinstall the firmware to solve it. :o

Well, at least now I can change the video without problems. :D

Thank you hcancelik.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

I'll hop on in in this thread to post a boot-up video i made during the night, i just made it into an .avi don't know if there's something special that's needed but here it is:)

Hope you don't mind.

This "new" pack contains the same video but both with and without sound.

Please speak your mind about it:)

Youtube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntKz7gpWy0M

Added the file to 2 different filehosting sites this time, atleast 1 of them should work good and unlimited :P

File factory: the link is at the bottom of the page, beneth all the ad's:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/a10c...emo_Grimar.rar

MediaFire:
http://www.mediafire.com/?2myg2znj3nz


EDIT: Added new DL locations.
EDIT: Added new "file" containing the video with a new compression.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Is it just me or are none of the links to download in the 1st post of this thread valid links anymore??

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Can someone add this to an FAQ? or the Wiki

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Sadly I am experiencing the same issue. I guess I'll try again tomorrow.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

I tried running your video and it chunked hardcore. Perhaps it has to do with the encoding? From within the OS it chunks the same in mplayer and mediaplayer.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

question: If you put a video that doesn't work, what will happen to the n900?
will it not load or just skip that video? thanks

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

hmm that's odd it's a regular .avi file but i'll look into it:)

anyone else that have tried the video? grr sometimes i hate living in sweden :P

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Very cool video, and very impressed. Making it an app would be really cool and have it as a playlist, so we dont know what boot screen we're going to get.

Even though i hardly turn my phone off.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

are you talking about my video or the thread author's videos? :)
and if you are talking about mine does it work on your device? not lagging like the other poster said?

regards.

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

Sorry, my ISP changed my IP.. had to reconfigure my settings.. its working again

Re: N900 alternative boot video (maemo.org one)
 

wow, thats beautiful! how did you do that smoke effect?