unable to run executable file debian

[samuelrock]

I am trying to run a file called MFSTOOL from mfstools.sourceforge.net

It its a program for backing up tivo images

when i drop into a shell account and go to the dir of the program then type
mfstool
I get
-bash: mfstool: command not found

now if I run it by typing
./mfstool

it will give me a list of options and switches for the program, but if i try to use the options and switches with ./mfstools it will just give me the switches and options again IE

Typed as
./mfstool backup -6 -o /tivofiles/images/sddvr40/3510/tivo.bak /dev/hdc/



I know the program works as I can boot with a live cd mount my /dev/hda1 and store files to the images dir, i think i am missing something in a config file to let this program run.

Pre Thanks for any input given!

[devils casper]

Hi and Welcome !

Doesn't mfstools.sourceforge.net provide any ReadMe file or instructions manual for using that program?

I am a bit busy right now. I will check its homepage later.

[samuelrock]

Hi and Welcome !

Doesn't mfstools.sourceforge.net provide any ReadMe file or instructions manual for using that program?

I am a bit busy right now. I will check its homepage later.

Yes they do.. but it is for booting from a live cd...


What i am trying to do is put all the files needed for upgrading the tivo onto my linux box so that i dont have to deal with the cds.

I have two removable hard drive bays in the computer, so when i need to work on my tivo drive i can just shut down the machine pop the drive in the bay boot up into debian and go to town, i can launch x windows and work on drive from the command line if i need a file i can just fetch it from the net with out having the trouble of burning a new cd.

No one in the Tivo World seams to understand this idea, i mean i have a computer that i can use just for this project and at the same time learn something about linux..