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The AllStarLink/PTTLink Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ
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== What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==
 
== What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==
 
:ASL is the software used to create an PTTLink node. It consists of Linux, Asterisk and app_rpt. ASL uses the Debian version of Linux. Asterisk is the OpenSource PBX. App_rpt is an Asterisk application giving it the radio node functions. ASL runs on x86 or on the Raspberry Pi (ARM version).
 
:ASL is the software used to create an PTTLink node. It consists of Linux, Asterisk and app_rpt. ASL uses the Debian version of Linux. Asterisk is the OpenSource PBX. App_rpt is an Asterisk application giving it the radio node functions. ASL runs on x86 or on the Raspberry Pi (ARM version).
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: There are a lot of great Linux distributions available. Debian is a 20+ year old distribution with a large developer base. Many of the other distributions are based on Debian.
 
: There are a lot of great Linux distributions available. Debian is a 20+ year old distribution with a large developer base. Many of the other distributions are based on Debian.
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== I run a custom script (insert script here). Does it work with PTTLink? ==
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== I run a custom script (insert script here). Does it work with ASL/PTTLink? ==
: Unless the script does something really strange or uses something specific to only one Linux distribution, The script should be made to work. We will be happy to work with script writers to move their script to PTTLink.
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: Node operators have the freedom to use and install any custom scripts that run on Linux. Unless the script does something really strange or uses something specific to only one Linux distribution, the script can be modified to work. We will be happy to work with script writers to move their script to ASL.
    
== I updated my kernel now what? ==
 
== I updated my kernel now what? ==

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