Re: [Xastir] ref : New, Updated box time - which Linux??

2006-09-21 Thread Jason Winningham
On Sep 21, 2006, at 12:32 PM, Bennett, Bruce wrote: Now: another question - since true serial ports are scarce, are USB-to-serial converters the way to go?? is there another choice? stay away from Belkin adapters. I've had good luck with Keyspan, and so far one I've played with that's base

Re: [Xastir] ref : New, Updated box time - which Linux??

2006-09-21 Thread Gerry Creager
I've used several with good success. gerry Bennett, Bruce wrote: Thanks for all the... interesting input!! It's clear that I need at least five new boxes to try out the various possibilities :0 Now: another question - since true serial ports are scarce, are USB-to-serial converters the way to

Re: [Xastir] ref : New, Updated box time - which Linux??

2006-09-21 Thread Chuck Byam
On Thu, 2006-09-21 at 13:32 -0400, Bennett, Bruce wrote: > Now: another question - since true serial ports are scarce, are > USB-to-serial converters the way to go?? For many, USB->serial is the only way to go and is well supported in most flavors of Linux. -- Chuck __

[Xastir] Administrative Notes

2006-09-21 Thread Chuck Byam
Two items of interest. The website (www.xastir.org) has been redesigned and upgraded. There are a number of new features that some may find of interest; 1) an on-line forum, 2) Wiki for Xastir documentation, as well much more. The Wiki, of course, is a work in progress, I've started to port th

[Xastir] ref : New, Updated box time - which Linux??

2006-09-21 Thread Bennett, Bruce
Thanks for all the... interesting input!! It's clear that I need at least five new boxes to try out the various possibilities :0 Now: another question - since true serial ports are scarce, are USB-to-serial converters the way to go?? Bruce Bennett, KB8ROP [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---