[App_rpt-users] Use eBox computer for server node

[George Csahanin]

Limey would be perfect, but not one of the stock distros of it, which only 
have software/modules/drivers for a very specific set of motherboards. I 
have played extensively with it, and while I wanted to put together a 
FAQ/HOWTO, I didn't have time, and now have forgotten too much.

But it would be very possible, but you'd need to know specifics about the 
motherboard/processor/peripherals. Booting linux from a SD card might help 
you identify those things. But I would not advise substituting a SD card for 
a drive, the card will eventually develop problems. I've tried this with 
another linux application that does repeater direct linking via network. 
(called DRIL used by the Armadillo Intertie in Texas)

You can include specific motherboard/processor/drivers in a custom limey 
build. I have two "private" asterisk radio nodes running this (one is W2DB-L 
in NJ) Once the PC boots the limey images the whole thing runs from ramdisk 
and the "drive" is unmounted.. Pretty cool. I had to add drivers and tools 
to allow for RTL8187 wireless usb adapter. Took a while to figure all of it 
out, but it works like a champ.

So, if you want a neat learning experience try limey.

GeorgeC
W2DB/5
2360


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Zingman" <szingman at msgstor.com>
To: <app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Use eBox computer for server node


>
> Eric,
> Since it will take a SD card, it should be possible.
> I would look into Limey Linux or Pickle Linux.
>
> 73, Steve N4IRS
>
>
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> Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 14:59:28 -0400
> From: Eric Guth <eric at efratnetworks.com>
> To: "app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org" <app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org>
> Subject: [App_rpt-users] Use eBox computer for server node
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> Folks - I have this computer:
>
> eBox-3350MX-AP Standard version with Auto Power On and Power Adapter
> eBox-3350MX PMX-1000 1GHz processor, onboard 512MB DDR2 memory, integrated 
> graphics chip/D-Sub 15-pin, 10/100 Mbps LAN(RJ-45 connector)Built-in PXE 
> diskless boot function, 3x USB ports(2 in the front 1 at the rear) Mic in 
> and Line out, 1x SD slot(bootable but not hot-swappable), Auto Power On 
> Support Power Adapter included. Use with SMART SD Cards: 1SG9SD1, 
> 1GB(SG9SD1GPHC9) or 1SG9SD2, 2GB(SG9SD2GPHCA)
> I want to build a mobile Allstar server/node for my car using a URI. Will 
> this computer work for Allstar and what version of the download would I 
> use?
>
> 73,
>
> Eric
> 4Z5UG / WA6IGR
> Allstar Node: 28422
> 4Z5UG at guth.us<mailto:4Z5UG at guth.us>
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>