LabHub & ishare2 Updates ️
Remember when I owned this domain name? Crazy that it costed me like $15 back then lol
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Hi all!
I'm working on an improved version of ishare2 which will include md5 and sha1 integrity checks. I'm testing this on the beta branch, please don't use it until further notice, I broke it lol
The stable version should be fine though
I'm working on an improved version of ishare2 which will include md5 and sha1 integrity checks. I'm testing this on the beta branch, please don't use it until further notice, I broke it lol
The stable version should be fine though
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Hi everyone!
I just launched the new landing page for ishare2: https://ishare2.sh
Give it a look and let me know what you think! (I think there are some SSL issues, will fix later)
🧩 Major changes to the index structure
⚠️ For developers:
If you're integrating or building tools on top of ishare2 mirrors indexes, make sure to update your app to match the new structure. Full details here:
👉 GitHub Release Notes
Thanks for your support!
– Alex
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GitHub
Releases · ishare2-org/mirrors
Contribute to ishare2-org/mirrors development by creating an account on GitHub.
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A new batch of images was released yesterday thanks to our friend Lua :)
The new images are available on the new release of automated indexes that I just pushed 15 minutes ago.
You can test the dev branch by running:
curl -sSL https://ishare2.sh/install-dev | sh
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Quick Install for ishare2
You can now install ishare2 with a single, simplified command:
No more long command chains.
I'm also working on the official documentation page. You’ll notice the button on the website is currently a placeholder, but expect updates soon.
You can now install ishare2 with a single, simplified command:
curl -sSL https://ishare2.sh/install | sh
No more long command chains.
I'm also working on the official documentation page. You’ll notice the button on the website is currently a placeholder, but expect updates soon.
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Done!
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LabHub & ishare2 Updates ️
The dev branch will soon be merged to main, remember to update ishare2 since old versions will break soon
🚀 Today I merged the dev branch of ishare2-org/ishare2-cli.
It includes all features mentioned in this message.
ℹ️ The new version uses a new index structure.
📁 Old JSON sources will be deleted in a week, so please migrate ASAP.
🗑 Deletion of old indexes will happen in 7 days from ishare2-org/mirrors; the dev branch is not merged to main there yet.
💡 Quick install/update
It includes all features mentioned in this message.
curl -fsSL https://ishare2.sh/install | bash
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GitHub
GitHub - ishare2-org/ishare2-cli: A tool to automate the download of images from labhub.eu.org
A tool to automate the download of images from labhub.eu.org - ishare2-org/ishare2-cli
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TL;DR:
- PNETLab is deprecated and uses outdated, vulnerable software.
- You can still use it, but only in a secure, isolated environment.
- Switch to EVE-NG, GNS3, or other supported tools for better security.
- ishare2 will drop PNETLab-specific features over time.
Many of you have attempted to install PNETLab v6 and encountered issues installing the PHP 7.2 dependency. This is due to the removal of the backport repositories that PNETLab relied on are no longer available.
If you do manage to install any version from 4 to 6, understand that you're exposing yourself to significant security risks. These risks are not due to any malicious code or backdoors from the PNETLab team, but rather because PNETLab depends on outdated libraries and software components full of known vulnerabilities.
If you're still using PNETLab, make sure to isolate it properly; either behind a firewall or in a secure, isolated environment.
I strongly recommend migrating to actively maintained alternatives such as EVE-NG, GNS3, or other modern emulation platforms.
🛠 As for ishare2, while it was originally designed with PNETLab users in mind, I will begin phasing out PNETLab-specific features. Instead, these will be converted into help articles to support historical usage. The future of ishare2 is platform-independent, focusing on broader emulator compatibility and long-term stability.
Stay safe and secure!
Container Lab might be a good alternative for you, check them out:
https://containerlab.dev/
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Hey everyone,
As you know, Pnetlab 6 previously needed a backported version of PHP 7.2 to run on Ubuntu 20.04, but that version is no longer available.
Thanks to @Mehrzadmo, we now have a community-patched version that works with PHP 7.4, which is natively supported on Ubuntu 20.04. You can install it using:
This will later be mirrored on LabHub as well.
As I’m helping facilitate this patched version, I feel it’s important to be transparent about the risks. Please understand that everything on LabHub comes with no guarantees - including image files, which are not vetted.
While it’s generally fine to run Pnetlab on your LAN, you need to be especially cautious if:
- You're running it on a cloud platform (e.g., GCP)
- You're exposing it to the public internet
- You're sharing access with students or colleagues
Ubuntu 20.04 has reached end-of-life, and several components used by Pnetlab are no longer actively maintained. This increases the risk of unpatched vulnerabilities.
If you still choose to use this version:
- Isolate it from the public internet
- Restrict access to trusted users only
My advice remains the same: use actively maintained software, especially in production or enterprise environments.
As you know, Pnetlab 6 previously needed a backported version of PHP 7.2 to run on Ubuntu 20.04, but that version is no longer available.
Thanks to @Mehrzadmo, we now have a community-patched version that works with PHP 7.4, which is natively supported on Ubuntu 20.04. You can install it using:
curl -sSL https://download.netlabplus.com/pnetlab/install_pnetlab_v6.sh | bash
This will later be mirrored on LabHub as well.
⚠️ Note that these are community updates, not official from the Pnetlab Team, we are not associated with them
As I’m helping facilitate this patched version, I feel it’s important to be transparent about the risks. Please understand that everything on LabHub comes with no guarantees - including image files, which are not vetted.
While it’s generally fine to run Pnetlab on your LAN, you need to be especially cautious if:
- You're running it on a cloud platform (e.g., GCP)
- You're exposing it to the public internet
- You're sharing access with students or colleagues
Ubuntu 20.04 has reached end-of-life, and several components used by Pnetlab are no longer actively maintained. This increases the risk of unpatched vulnerabilities.
If you still choose to use this version:
- Isolate it from the public internet
- Restrict access to trusted users only
My advice remains the same: use actively maintained software, especially in production or enterprise environments.
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You can now use:
Or:
To install Pnetlab 6 patched to support PHP 7.4
curl -sSL https://drive.labhub.eu.org/0:/upgrades_pnetlab/focal/install_pnetlab_v6.sh | bash
Or:
curl -sSL
"https://labhub.eu.org/api/raw/?path=/upgrades_pnetlab/focal/install_pnetlab_v6.sh" | bash
To install Pnetlab 6 patched to support PHP 7.4
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LabHub & ishare2 Updates ️
You can now use: curl -sSL https://drive.labhub.eu.org/0:/upgrades_pnetlab/focal/install_pnetlab_v6.sh | bash Or: curl -sSL "https://labhub.eu.org/api/raw/?path=/upgrades_pnetlab/focal/install_pnetlab_v6.sh" | bash To install Pnetlab 6 patched to support…
Hello guys,
It was recently found that a few dependencies were missing from the previous Pnetlab release.
Please make sure to install them manually if you haven't already:
I'll update the script to include these as part of the installation process.
Have a nice weekend!
It was recently found that a few dependencies were missing from the previous Pnetlab release.
Please make sure to install them manually if you haven't already:
sudo apt install libsdl2-dev libsdl2-2.0-0 -y;
I'll update the script to include these as part of the installation process.
Have a nice weekend!
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Hello guys,
I have some bad news: the main mirror, labhub.eu.org, will be retired. This is because Microsoft won't renew the Developer E5 subscription I'm currently using.
The secondary mirror, drive.labhub.eu.org, will stay active, but you might face the quota issues we've seen before.
If you have a developer E5 account and would like to use it to support the project, please get in touch.
In the meantime, I'll look for different solutions but can't promise anything.
I have some bad news: the main mirror, labhub.eu.org, will be retired. This is because Microsoft won't renew the Developer E5 subscription I'm currently using.
The secondary mirror, drive.labhub.eu.org, will stay active, but you might face the quota issues we've seen before.
If you have a developer E5 account and would like to use it to support the project, please get in touch.
In the meantime, I'll look for different solutions but can't promise anything.
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LabHub & ishare2 Updates ️
In case you're curious about how much data we served over the last 30 days... For reference, the whole repository is about 1.5 TB.
We've come a long way
(I only have stats for the secondary mirror so it's probably a lot more in reality)
(I only have stats for the secondary mirror so it's probably a lot more in reality)
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LabHub & ishare2 Updates ️
LabHub Project & Main Mirror Update Hey everyone, here’s an update on the state of the main LabHub mirror and the project overall. Our main mirror, which was hosted on a free OneDrive account, has been suspended. This was our primary storage solution, and…
How likely would you be to contribute to a crowdfunding campaign for our $100/year storage costs? (OneDrive)
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LabHub & ishare2 Updates ️
How likely would you be to contribute to a crowdfunding campaign for our $100/year storage costs? (OneDrive)
Thanks for voting in the poll! Here’s a rough draft of the plan I have in mind:
This would be my first time running a fundraiser, so if you have any suggestions I'm open to more ideas.
The Goal: Raise $100 USD each year to cover our OneDrive subscription costs.
How: I plan to set up a fundraiser on a platform like Buy Me a Coffee.
Contributions: Every little bit helps! Any contribution amount, big or small, adds up to help us reach the goal.
Attribution (Optional): We would offer all donors the option to be credited on the LabHub website.
This is completely optional. You would remain anonymous by default.
We could also have a "Sponsor" section for any organizations that prefer to have their name displayed.
This is just the initial draft idea. I'd love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions in the comments :)
This would be my first time running a fundraiser, so if you have any suggestions I'm open to more ideas.
The Goal: Raise $100 USD each year to cover our OneDrive subscription costs.
How: I plan to set up a fundraiser on a platform like Buy Me a Coffee.
Contributions: Every little bit helps! Any contribution amount, big or small, adds up to help us reach the goal.
Attribution (Optional): We would offer all donors the option to be credited on the LabHub website.
This is completely optional. You would remain anonymous by default.
We could also have a "Sponsor" section for any organizations that prefer to have their name displayed.
This is just the initial draft idea. I'd love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions in the comments :)
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