Setup

Setting up OWFS

  • First you need the programs.
    • Downloading OWFS
    • Installation instructions
  • What hardware do you have, and how do you want it organized?
    • 1-wire adapter (bus master) type
    • remote or local
    • sharing access
  • Where should all the components be placed?
    • installation sites
    • libraries
    • symlinks
  • Configuration
    • command line parameters
    • configuration file
    • Automatic configuration with Bonjour/zeroconf
    • temploggerd and long-term storage
  • Testing it out
    • Step by step trouble-shooting
    • error messages and levels
    • bootable CD
    • alternative programs
  • Running and automating
    • "init" scripts
    • reconnection and error tracking

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