packetradio-guide/docs/software.md

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# 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](install/bpq.md).
* Configuration can be found [here](config/bpq.md).
* The project website can be found [here](https://www.cantab.net/users/john.wiseman/Documents/)
## 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](install/xrouter.md).
* Configuration can be found [here](config/xrouter.md).
* The project website can be found [here](https://groups.io/g/xrouter/topics)
## 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:
* Installation information can be found [here](install/linux.md).
* Configuration can be found [here](config/linux.md).