Ok... didn't read far enough through the pages on the website... disregard questions 3 and 4. Thanks, Bob -----Original Message----- From: Bob [mailto:kk6ecm@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 8:45 PM To: 'app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org' Subject: Transition of current Allstar node from ACID to Limey Linux and hardware compatibility Bob here looking for some advice and/or suggestions. We have an Allstar node with Echolink which operates using ACID (CentOS release 5.5 (Final), updated Aug 2010) on a Mini-ITX (1.66 GHz Atom D510 processor and 30 MB/Sec compact flash for HDD via IDE interface) that is somewhat unstable (features seem to come and go, ssh quits and requires reboot, etc). We are using a URI interface to the duplex repeater. Reviewing the Allstarlink.org website suggests using Limey Linux on a Mini-ITX for stability. I have a few questions with regards to switching over to Limey Linux; 1) Why is Limey Linux considered more stable (hardware, compatibility, what)? 2) Should we switch in order to solve our instability issue? 3) What are the specifications for a "compatible motherboard" (http://ohnosec.org/drupal/node/69), first paragraph)? (chip set?), current motherboard - Giga-Byte GA-D510UD. 4) Is there a way of loading Limey Linux over ACID, or does it take a fresh install - image the CF with Limey Linux and go through setup? Thanks, Bob KK6ECM