[FADCA] FPAC CD update

[bud Thompson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles S Schuman" <k4gbb at earthlink.net>
To: "Florida Amateur Digital Communication Association" 
<fadca at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 08:10
Subject: [FADCA] FPAC CD update


> After a weekend of successes with small changes, I went for the BIG One.
> I decided to remove the 2.6.9 kernel from the CD. It blew up in my face! 
> However, in the debriefing I learned why I have been having such poor luck 
> at adding a re-compiled kernel. The HD Install pgm is Hard
> Coded to install only the two kernels supplied with the original CD.
> That collections of scripts will have to be modified to match OUR system.
>
> I believe we now have at least two viable kernels. Both are stable and 
> both support the alternate routing of tfc. Anyone who reasonably familiar 
> with Linux can install the ax25 packages and the packet services.
>
> I have been contacted by several individuals outside of Fla and the US, 
> who have expressed interest in the project. I am planning to release the 
> next Beta version before the end of this month.
>
>     73
> <<Charlie>>
>    k4gbb


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Good news, Charlie!

Let us know when that Beta release is available and N3PPC and I will give it 
a run-through.

>Anyone who reasonably familiar with Linux can install the ax25 packages and 
>the packet services.

It would help if there were a generic list of those "packages" and 
"services" for those who are not familiar with making a Linux/FPAC switch.

Thanks,

bud N0IA