1.7 KiB
What are my choices?
Currently the choices for software boil down to 3 major stacks
LinBPQ
LinBPQ is written by John G8BPQ and allows a computer to act as a node in a NET/ROM and AX.25 network. It is being actively developed with both new features and bugfixes being rolled out on a regular basis.
It offers the following applications:
- BBS
- Chat
For details on how to use it:
- Installation information can be found here.
- Configuration can be found here.
- The project website can be found here
XROUTER
XROUTER is written by Paula G8PZT and allows a computer to act as a node in a NET/ROM and AX.25 network. It is being actively developed with new features and bug fixes.
It offers the following applications:
- Chat
- Personal Message Server
For details on how to use it:
- Installation information can be found here.
- Configuration can be found here.
- The project website can be found here
Linux Native Stack
The Linux native AX.25 stack has been authored by many over the years, and is shipped as a standard part of Debian.
It comprises kernel modules and userland code, and is not bundled as a single big monolithic application.
The system offers the following applications:
- Node frontend via Uronode
- BBS via FBB
- Bash or any other terminal with axspawn
- Many applications with axwrapper
For details on how to use it: