On Fri, 18 Jun 1999, Sonntag, Henry wrote:
>
> I know this is a very elementary question but I need some assistance so I
> don't mess things up:
>
> I have RedHat 5.2 and I have installed ax25-utils-2.1.42a-1.i386.RPM (by the
> way I found the file at
> http://rufus.w3.org/linux/RPM/powertools/5.2/i386/ax25-utils-2.1.42a-1.i386.
> html). I also have the HAM HOW-TO but it
> appears to predate the RPM file.
>
> The question is how do I proceed from here? Bear in mind I have never
> recompiled a kernel before.
>
> Thank,
>
> Henry N2HBM
Hello Henry,
The HAM-HOWTO is not the place to look. The AX25-HOWTO is the proper
howto file for setting up the ax25 stuff, but it is pitifully out of date,
and contains setup files which, while helpful, use utility programs which
have been replaced by other utilities.
As far as your RedHat rpm goes, Karl Larsen, k5di has written an addendum
to cover the issues you face. I include it here:
Addendum to the AX25-HOWTO
Karl Larsen k5di
March 27, 1999
Introduction:
This paper just supplements the AX25-HOWTO of November 1997
with current data as of the above date. There have been new Linux
libraries and kernels developed that have changed the correct way to
install the ax25-utilities and actually, if the stated steps are
followed you destroy the kernel library tree.
By keeping this with the HOWTO you can either mark up your
copy or just mark it to refer to this paper.
3.1.1 The kernel source:
All is current but get only kernel 2.0.36 as earlier and
newer do not work. Do NOT get the "upgrade patch" as it is not needed
with this kernel.
3.1.2 The network tools:
If your using any of the current Linux distributions like Red
Hat version 5.2 you will not need to get new network tools.
4.1 Compiling the kernel:
Since you don't need the kernel patch skip that part of this
section. Configure the kernel with care. It's very easy to make an
error.
4.2 The network configuration tools.
Skip this if your using a current distribution of Linux. The
one you have is fine.
4.3 The AX.25 user and utility programs.
Here it becomes a bit more complicated. If your using the
latest Slackware distribution with the libc5 selected, or any
distribution not now current, follow the HOWTO as written.
If your using a current distribution, and almost all use
libc6 now, you skip this section and do the following:
FTP to contrib.redhat.com and cd to /libc6/i386/ and get the
rpm file with the name ax25-utils-2.1.42a-1.i386.rpm and if not using
Red Hat you will need the application rpm for any Linux. This can be
acquired from ftp.redhat.com
<ftp://ftp.redhat.com/pub/redhat/code/rpm> or any of the many mirrors
for Red Hat world wide.
To apply the rpm package as root type the following:
rpm -i ax25-utils-2.1.42a-1.i386.rpm
and that will in 15 seconds install all the ax25 user and utility
programs! Find 5. and continue there.
Continue with the configuration following those parts of the
HOWTO that pertain to your hardware setup. The very latest stable
kernel can NOT be used until a new libax25 is perfected and a new
ax25-utils is produced.
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Please send any corrections/additions to me. I am only human and do make
errors.
Best wishes
- Karl F. Larsen, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (505) 524-3303 -
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In addition, John Ackermann has included a working setup for linux ax25 on
his web site, along with hints and suggestions, and properly setup examples
for a working system. You will gain much knowledge here:
http://www.febo.com/linux-ax25/index.html .
Your question, which you describe as elementary, is important. It is one
that appears on this list much too often. It is a shame that the AX25-HOWTO
has been left so pitifully out of date, and so confusing for the newcomer.
It is also a shame that the maintainer of the AX25-HOWTO doesn't maintain it
or get out of the way for someone who really cares. For the latest snafu
from this apparently overworked document maintainer, check out:
http://radio.linux.org.au/ then, check out the site, started by Joop pa4tu,
which actually contains useful and current, valid links, that Terry talked
Joop into stopping on the premise described just below the page header.
Apparently, Joops concern and well-organized site didn't fuel Terry's
ego-trip.
--
73, Ronnie.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
