[arm-allstar] Hamvoip V1.5 release

[Bill Kittilson]

What are the packages for?

> On Dec 19, 2016, at 2:08 AM, Doug Crompton via arm-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> 
> The new release will have downloadable packages (not part of the image) for
> IRLP and DSTAR. Neither of these packages are completely tested and are
> going to require some in field testing. There will eventually be howto's
> written once the bugs are ironed out.
> 
> LinuxRMS (winlink), Additional APRS tools, direwold, etc. will be included
> as binaries that will supply some additional capability for users that need
> it outside of Allstar itself.
> 
> Standard packages that would normally be included with a complete Linux
> release will be available in the repository. They will always be there for
> the kernel you are using so no worries about getting out of sync in the
> future.
> 
> 
> 
> *73 Doug*
> 
> *WA3DSP*
> 
> *http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio>*
> 
> On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 11:46 PM, "R. Wayne via arm-allstar" <
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> 
>> Your hard work is appreciated! I wonder if there has been a thawing as far
>> as mixing other "protocols" in the new release other than EchoLink?
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: "Doug Crompton via arm-allstar"
>> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 6:07 PM
>> To: ARM Allstar
>> Cc: Doug Crompton
>> Subject: [arm-allstar] Hamvoip V1.5 release
>> 
>> Santa Claus is working hard and we are just about there with the version
>> 1.5 release. He is hoping for a Christmas release but you know how busy he
>> is then so it might be a New Year release. Later this week I will publish
>> the preliminary documentation. It is the first step on a significantly
>> different and much improved Allstar.  After writing the initial image which
>> will be available at the hamvoip.org webpage downloads section, future
>> updates from the hamvoip.org will be done online.
>> 
>> In the process of getting ready I would suggest acquiring a new SD card -
>> preferably Sandisk Ultra class 10 or better, 8G or 16G. Save your old card
>> and image until you are confident the new version works well for you. If
>> you have a problem it is just a matter of plugging the old card back in and
>> returning to where you were. We do not expect this will happen but
>> especially in critical applications it is good to have a backup. Also since
>> your old card has probably been in operation for awhile it is a good idea
>> to start with a new one. BTW the new downloaded compressed image will be
>> somewhat smaller than prior images. This is because we are not including
>> the source code with the image. If you have a need for it (most will not)
>> it can be downloaded as a package from the repository.
>> 
>> Please DO NOT copy old config files from prior versions and other releases
>> to the new system. The rpt.conf file has changed significantly. It has been
>> better organized and documented and new commands have been added. Take the
>> time to configure the files in place. Things like additional functions,
>> etc. can be cut and pasted from old files. Because this is now an in place
>> update-able image once configured the files will carry forward through
>> future updates so you should not have to do manual updating again unless
>> the file architecture is changed.
>> 
>> So take a few minutes and document your current node(s) passwords,
>> configuration changes, etc. so you can use them for the new code.
>> 
>> Not in the initial release but soon we will be transitioning to database
>> storage of configuration data. This will allow graphical update of
>> parameters and a much better user experience. This will not happen
>> overnight and initially it will be introduced in our new IOpipe code.
>> 
>> As with any big change there will be some bumps and some things you will
>> have to get use to doing differently. Bear with us in this transition
>> period. We think it will be worth it!
>> 
>> *73 Doug*
>> 
>> *WA3DSP*
>> 
>> *http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio>*
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