terry wrote in a message to Mike Bilow:
t> I think what the HAM-HOWTO will become (at least from an LDP
t> perspective) would be more relevant. The HAM-HOWTO, I think,
t> will become a "HOWTO use Linux for Amateur Radio". The
t> catalog, which is all it is currently, will be replaced by
t> the online database, with a periodical flat-file FAQ style
t> dump for distribution about the packet BBS system etc.
If this can be accomplished, I think it would be a good idea. It is obviously
going to be a lot of work, though. This worries me.
t> I think it'd be good to have them support Linux by supplying
t> Linux versions of their terminal software first :)
In fairness, most of the equipment manufacturers do not develop the software.
In rare cases they contract it out, but in other cases they just bundle it on a
royalty basis. Given that the Linux community has a strong GPL culture, and
that hams are naturally frugal, I'm not sure what the options would be. As
long as equipment manufacturers are willing to document and publish their
interface specifications, I think the Linux community will be happy even if our
stuff doesn't ship in the box. Proprietary hardware is evil.
t> When Joop and I are nearing completion on the database, I'll
t> be seeking input and suggestions from the list as to what
t> the structure of the replacement HOWTO document should look
t> like, and I'll probably be soliciting a co-author or two.
That sounds like an excellent idea. You Australians can always use the
assistance of a native English speaker! :)
-- Mike
