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Hello I am on my second day trying to learn terminal and I know very little about this
but this is what I get Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg retunred error code 1
invoke-rc-d zone minder zone minder failed to start
dpkg error processing package zone minder --configure sub process insatalled post installation script returned error exit status 2.
more /etc/init.d intiscript zoneminder status failed
/etc/init.d/zoneminder: 90 /ect/init.d/zoneminder: syntax error end of file unexpected (excpetecing "}")
I tried to remove it and install it again but I think I need a lot more information oh how to properly do this help .
thanks in advance
Kryptic

Hi,
It would help to know what version of Linux you are using. If you are just starting out I would recommend Ubuntu 14.04. Some good instructions here:

http://www.zoneminder.com/wiki/index.ph ... e_easy_way

bb

Hi kryptic

as many cameras are made with H.264 I would not recommend Ubuntu as it is having issues with Ffmpeg that is used with H.264. If you have just started, you can think about CentOS. Easier to change now!

To install CentOS, I did use this link: http://www.if-not-true-then-false.com/2 ... tallation/

The Zoneminder installation is done with this link: https://blog.yibi.org/tag/zoneminder-centos
Just follow the link and ZM vill be working perfectly, and as a bonus, Ffmeg works!!!

JMFC

/Lars

Last statement about Ubuntu having problems with ffmpeg is not true. I have several h.264 cameras running ffmpeg quite well thank you! You may need to tone the resolution down, adjust the key frame interval and be aware of memory usage on your server. All of these issues are addressed in the wiki and forum...

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