Gentoo Linux on Soekris SBC with AX25/FBB BBS

I just completed building a couple of Gentoo Linux builds on a Soekris Single Board computer (SBC) Net4801-256 that host AX25 Utilities and FBB BBS software. I make use of Benard's F6BVP AX25 suite and FBB packages. Current kernel is 2.6.28 with the stable gcc & libc environment. This build uses a mini-IDE HD via the Soekris IDE header. I have not experimented with the system on Compact Flash. I have used a 6gb HD but recommend 10gb or greater HD. The system drives a single, dual port TNC in KISS mode(Kan Data-engine) from the internal ttyS1 serial port.

These systems run headless (no keyboard, mouse or monitor) and draws about 1amp at 12VDC. Admin access is either by ttyS0 session via serial interface or SSH via the LAN/WAN. I also make use of a SSL apache2 front end for phpmymysql, squirrelmail, webalizer, snort/base tools.

My notes and files are available on https://coveredbythecross.org under User Resources > My Downloads > Soekris > Gentoo Linux

73, JohnF AA6QN