Ax25-tools is a Linux package that equips users with the necessary tools to engage with AX.25 technology.
The ax25-tools package is a valuable toolset designed for Linux users who want to explore the world of AX.25. AX.25 is a network protocol specifically used by hamradio operators across packet radio wireless links. Generally, two things are needed to use a network protocol: Operating System Support and Utilities. Fortunately, Linux has had AX.25, Net/ROM, and ROSE support for some time now. The ax25-tools package fits the Utilities requirement perfectly.
The package contains crucial tools that can manipulate or communicate with the operating system to either set things up or use the protocol. The developers have split the packages into three parts to make support and development easier. The first package is the library, which can also be used by other programs to do all the low-level stuff that you need for communicating with the kernel. This ensures that the API of the library remains intact even if the kernel undergoes changes. It also enables the functionality of name to address translation.
The second package contains the tools that are used to configure an ax.25 enabled computer. The tools will configure interfaces, assign callsigns to ports, as well as Net/ROM and ROSE configuration. The last package is the applications. These are a set of programs specifically designed to use the protocols rather than setting things up. They are client and server programs that can be used by either system administrators or normal users.
The latest release of ax25-tools has some new features. For example, kissattach now informs you about the location of the config file. There is also a metric patch form Jean-Paul for rip98r. There is also a fix for FTLK_LIB for configure.in from Hans. Furthermore, ax25-tools now works better with newer GCCs, thanks to Hans.
Overall, ax25-tools is an essential toolset for anyone looking to explore AX.25 networking protocol for Linux. It has all the necessary components to get you started and supports multiple OS, including newer versions. Also, the latest release has some useful updates that further improves its functionality.
The package contains crucial tools that can manipulate or communicate with the operating system to either set things up or use the protocol. The developers have split the packages into three parts to make support and development easier. The first package is the library, which can also be used by other programs to do all the low-level stuff that you need for communicating with the kernel. This ensures that the API of the library remains intact even if the kernel undergoes changes. It also enables the functionality of name to address translation.
The second package contains the tools that are used to configure an ax.25 enabled computer. The tools will configure interfaces, assign callsigns to ports, as well as Net/ROM and ROSE configuration. The last package is the applications. These are a set of programs specifically designed to use the protocols rather than setting things up. They are client and server programs that can be used by either system administrators or normal users.
The latest release of ax25-tools has some new features. For example, kissattach now informs you about the location of the config file. There is also a metric patch form Jean-Paul for rip98r. There is also a fix for FTLK_LIB for configure.in from Hans. Furthermore, ax25-tools now works better with newer GCCs, thanks to Hans.
Overall, ax25-tools is an essential toolset for anyone looking to explore AX.25 networking protocol for Linux. It has all the necessary components to get you started and supports multiple OS, including newer versions. Also, the latest release has some useful updates that further improves its functionality.
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