[NTLUG:Discuss] Linux and Packet Radio

[Ed Coates]

On Sun, 27 Jul 2003, Rick Matthews wrote:

> Ed,
>
> I ran a packet station for a few years in South Louisiana in the
> 1995 time frame (44.108.5.47 as KC5AYK).  I really enjoyed it and
> learned a bunch about tcp/ip in the process.
>
> I used a wonderful book ("NOSintro") to get everything set up and
> running properly, and kept it handy for constant reference.  You can
> see more about the book here:
> http://www.ian.wade.care4free.net/nosintro.htm
>
> I haven't cracked that book in at least 5 years, but I've packed it
> and moved it twice, and it's across the room from me in the bookcase
> in my home office; I've always felt that I would need it again.
> When I read your message I was glad that I held on to it, and I'm
> glad that I won't have to move it again.  :)
>
> I'd like to give the book to you if you'll have it.  It is written
> about the KA9Q NOS, but you'll wonder why it wasn't called "Linux".
>  They are virtually identical.  I know the book will help you.
>
> According to the FCC and Mapquest we live about 10 miles apart.
> I'll be glad to deliver the book to you, or meet you somewhere else,
> or if you prefer, I'll mail it to you.  Email me privately and let me
> know how you'd like to handle it.
>
> Rick
> K5WLS
>

Rick,

Thanks for everything.  You've got mail.  :)

Ed
KB8FZQ