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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the software requirements to run the Update Accelerator add-on? |
These are the software requirements for Update Accelerator:
- IPCop 1.4.x (release 1.4.11 - 1.4.21)
- Web Proxy service must be enabled (transparent or non-transparent)
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What are the hardware requirements to run the Update Accelerator add-on? |
The hard disk requirements will depend on the updates to be cached. You need sufficient free space on the /dev/root filesystem:
- 4GB free disk space recommended for Windows XP clients
- 4GB free disk space recommended for Windows Vista clients
- 2GB free disk space recommended for other sources
Internal network (Green interface):
CPU & RAM of your IPCop box doesn't really matter.
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How do I install the Update Accelerator add-on? |
- Copy the tar archive via SCP to your IPCop box. Windows users can use WinSCP for this. Keep in mind that SSH must be enabled and you will have to use port 222 instead of 22.
- Login as root on the console or via SSH. Windows users can use PuTTY for this. Extract the tar archive with the command
tar -xzf ipcop-updatexlrator-version.tar.gz(Replace version with the version number of the package you have downloaded)
- Start the installation with the command
ipcop-updatexlrator/install
That's it. Open the Web Proxy GUI with your web browser and enable the Update Accelerator...
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Which download sources are currently supported? |
- Adobe
- Apple
- Avast
- Linux (.deb and .rpm)
- Microsoft
- Symantec
- Trend Micro
Custom download sources can be added.
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How does this add-on affect the system security? |
- It doesn't modify any firewall rules.
- It establishes connections to external download sites.
- It doesn't install additional services, but it adds some binary files.
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Is the Update Accelerator add-on free? |
This software is free for personal and commercial use and is released under the GNU General Public License:
You are allowed to:
- change code as long as you publish changes, who made changes and when it was changed
- You have to give access to your changes (download) to any third-party. All changes are released under GPL too.
You are NOT allowed to:
- rebrand Update Accelerator (just give it a different name and thinking it's a code change under GPL)
- remove any copyright information
- soften or change copyrights
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Where can I get technical support for the Update Accelerator add-on? |
- Technical support for problems can be obtained from the Web or from Mailing Lists.
- The add-on functionality and the GUI may be supported by the author.
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Which languages are supported by Update Accelerator? |
- English, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, Polish and Russian.
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Why does the Update Accelerator stop working or the menu disappear after the installation of a fix/update? |
This usually happens if some system files has been replaced by an update. This may cause the Update Accelerator to stop working or lets the GUI disappear.
To fix this problem, run the install scriptipcop-updatexlrator/installto repair the Update Accelerator.
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Are there any plans for a SmoothWall version? |
| "Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future." (Yoda) |
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What are the future plans about the Update Accelerator add-on? |
| The code is under active development. |
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I have further questions. Can I send you a mail? |
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Meanwhile I'm spending more time on answering mails rather than working on the code. For this reason, I provide no more free email support!
However, if you need support, send me a mail with a detailed description of your problem and the statement that you need paid support. I'll contact you for the next steps.
Possible bug reports, feedback and contributions are always welcome to m.sondermann@directbox.com
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