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 Message: 2 Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 14:59:28 -0400 From: Eric Guth <eric@efratnetworks.com> To: "app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org" <app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> Subject: [App_rpt-users] Use eBox computer for server node Message-ID: <4198F8C5954EED46AFC553CAFC879B7C3D264BCB73@MBX75.ad2.softcom.biz> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" 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@guth.us<mailto:4Z5UG@guth.us> Israel Direct: 077-950-9451 USA Direct: +1-720-377-3840
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@msgstor.com> To: <app_rpt-users@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
Message: 2 Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 14:59:28 -0400 From: Eric Guth <eric@efratnetworks.com> To: "app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org" <app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> Subject: [App_rpt-users] Use eBox computer for server node Message-ID: <4198F8C5954EED46AFC553CAFC879B7C3D264BCB73@MBX75.ad2.softcom.biz> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
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@guth.us<mailto:4Z5UG@guth.us> Israel Direct: 077-950-9451 USA Direct: +1-720-377-3840
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