asked 2014-01-05 19:49:48 +0300
With Avahi user could ssh to myjolla.local instead of figuring out the IP address. Also the device could advertise its services (whatever they are) on the local network. Could be a good building block for "Jolla PC suite" which could work over wifi.
Should be pretty trivial to package for Sailfish. Remember to also add enable/disable checkbox into settings.
answered 2014-01-19 01:23:17 +0300
I had started packaging this a while ago, for my own use/amusement. I'll try and get some time to pursue it again.
This would be nice if you could combine it (release/built in the phone) with a way to manage the phone over the browser. See here > https://together.jolla.com/question/25222/poll-what-technology-would-you-prefer-for-a-pc-suite/
ApB ( 2014-04-20 20:02:01 +0300 )editanswered 2015-06-23 02:13:43 +0300
Hello !
I wanted also exactly the same : "{myjollaname}.local".
So I took openSUSE 13.2's avahi package, and hammered it until I got it to compile on MerProject's OBS.
Currently, there's no interface. It simply starts after installation. Somebody else should try to write it.
Also note that I've disabled autoipd (IP4LL) because network is handled by connman nad it's (obvisouly) its job to handle IP.
IIRC, the main issue was that Sailfish ignores multicast when it's in low-power mode (eg: the screen off, unplugged). Does it work okay for you plugged? And unplugged? Even if it's just the former, it's a huge improvement.
WhyNotHugo ( 2015-06-23 02:25:09 +0300 )editThat's an improvement. But it's a shame that IPv6 doesn't work, since that's all I have at home. :(
I'll give it a try and see what I can find.
Okay, did experiment a bit more:
answered 2017-02-25 12:32:19 +0300
Did anybody check it with 2.1.0.9 ? Stopped working for me.
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Someone handily repackaged Avahi for Harmattan and I had it working great on my N9. Seconding this for sure!
tehdely ( 2014-01-05 20:34:49 +0300 )editI'd appreciate that, both ways, if possible. So all my infrastructure at home could be accessed easily.
the_mgt ( 2014-01-06 16:32:49 +0300 )edit@the_mgt, Please turn your "answer" into comment. Your response is more comment than answer. Now it seems that this question has been answered.
LaruX ( 2014-01-06 19:19:46 +0300 )editExcellent idea!
LaruX ( 2014-01-06 19:20:05 +0300 )editPackaging avahi only is not enough, because multicast packets are discarded when screen is off (i've posted a separate issue here)
eber42 ( 2014-01-28 21:19:59 +0300 )edit