[Ham-Linux] Packet with Kubuntu

[Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC)]

Ken Sprouse / WA3FKG wrote:
> After having tried several distributions ( Red Hat, Mepis, SuSe) I have 
> selected Kubuntu as my operating system of choice.  I have it installed on my 
> laptop and the main computer in the radio room.
> 
> I have a DOS based program written by K8LG that lets me run AX25 to a "dumb" 
> modem.  With it I can connect to the local packet network and bbs systems.  
> Is there a terminal driver for Linux that will let me do this?  I know some 
> versions have AX25 built into the kernel but I'm not sure Ubuntu or Kubuntu 
> have that feature.
> 
> So if anyone out there knows of a program that will emulate a TNC I would like 
> to hear about it.  Thanks.

I have taken the liberty of forwarding this message to the ham software
group as perhaps someone there will be able to help.

(Ham-software moderator)
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