[FADCA] Re: [fpac] Pre-configured Systems

[Russell Oder]

Does this Pre-configured System have the 9612 resolution Jack asked about 
and  Jean just submitted a response regarding?

Chuck, were are you on making 6 Port 6 Pack Eproms?

Russ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Sinbine" <n4xeo at flbb.net>
To: <k4gbb at earthlink.net>; "List for LINUX ROSE/FPAC network switch" 
<fpac at f6fbb.org>; <fadca at mailman.qth.net>; <fpac at f6fbb.org>
Cc: <wchast at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [fpac] Pre-configured Systems


> At 11:52 AM 1/8/2006, k4gbb at earthlink.net wrote:
>>Bill, N4XEO, just generated a Knoppix type CD of  his XEO system and
>>installed in on a different system.
>
> and guess what. I did it all by my self. Now to get some other things
> configured with Charlie's help.
> We are almost getting to the point of pnp
>
>>This gives us a new tool. Consider this:
>>
>>New system to be installed.... We don't know the computer hardware,
>>but we do know how many ports we need and what TNCs will be used. We
>>know the callsigns/ssids involved and the adjacent nodes and routes.
>>Using a development system, We can generate a file system to fit the
>>new node, create a CD and install it in it's new home.
>
> Charlie this could almost be as simple as having a bunch of files set
> up for 4 port 6pack, 4 port kiss 6 port whatever and just have the
> files already done and rename them and then all that would need to be
> done is change the calls etc and it should work.
>
>
>>The heavy Linux work has already been done.  All we need is a
>>"caretaker" The system can then be tested and refined remotely.
>
> I'm sure that you (or whoever) could get a good sample of system
> config files right now from the boxes we have on line now.
> All that would have to be done is save let's say my files as
> 2_port_6pack or the SLC box (when done) could be saved as
> 6_port_6pack or something like that to make it easier on the upstart.
> The files would be all configured and known to be working and the
> information data would just need to be changed.
>
> Great idea. I'm glad you thought about it...
>
>
>>The remote administration process has worked for us over three
>>different installs. But, here is a way to bring up a system that
>>works almost "out of the box". Pre configurations can also be
>>generated and burned to CD to have on hand for emergencies or to
>>restore a damaged system.
>
> This just means you will have to add the re-master program (script)
> to your master cd like it is on the one that I made here that you
> downloaded and installed. Is it small enough to fit on the cd as it
> stands now? I guess it should since it should be on the ISO you got
> from me from my system.
>
>
> Think about it .....
> A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
> Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
> A: Top-posting.
> Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet and in e-mail?
>
> 73, Bill Sinbine
> n4xeo at flbb.net
>
>
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