[arm-allstar] Hamvoip V1.5 release

Mon Dec 19 12:13:14 EST 2016

Sorry I wasn't clearer.  I was wondering what the purpose of the dstar package was. 

Linking, got it.  

Thanks Doug.  

> On Dec 19, 2016, at 11:22 AM, Doug Crompton via arm-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> 
> I am not sure what you  are asking? Packages in Linux are programs or
> scripts that provide additional features. The IRLP, DSTAR, etc. packages
> will be offered as add-ons and can be downloaded just like any other
> feature addition package in Linux. They would be downloaded from the
> hamvoip repository using pacman. When you download a package it gets
> installed in the system and is then ready to run after user configuration.
> This would only be possible on the V1.5 and forward hamvoip images.
> 
> If you are asking what IRLP, DSTAR, APRS are these are established systems
> in amateur radio. You can Google any of them for more information.
> 
> 
> *73 Doug*
> 
> *WA3DSP*
> 
> *http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio>*
> 
> On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 10:10 AM, "Bill Kittilson via arm-allstar" <
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> 
>> 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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