The Linux WXN server suite is designed to run on the Linux platform running a 2.4.20 or higher kernel.
WXN Server Suite:
Required: wxnhostd, wxnaprd
Optional: wxnqueryd, wxnsamed
AX25:
libax25
ax25-config
ax25-tools
ax25-apps (used for troubleshooting and testing)
PostgreSQL 7.3.x or later:
postgresql
postgresql-libs
postgresql-server
postgresql-devel
Weather Station: - one of the following
Heath ID-5001 w/serial interface (Heath now Questech)
Peet Brother Ultimeter II, 100, 500, 800, 2000, or 2001
Davis Instruments Monitor II (or protocol compatible series)
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro
TAPR T-238/T-238+
Computer:
Pentium II, 350 MHz or better
256MB RAM, minimum
20 GB HD
Serial Ports - all should be 16550s. Note that if all options are planned, five ports (four if soundmodem used) will be required. Minimum would be two (one if soundmodem used). One serial port will be required for each option listed:
Radio (not required if soundmodem used)CD/RW (if you plan on automating database backup)
Weather Station
1-Wire Add-Ons
Peet Weather Picture
WXR SAME Decoder for wxnsamed (future)