Re: listen, permissions

From: Luc Langehegermann (xjac@pecnet.cc)
Date: Sat Dec 14 2002 - 17:43:03 EET

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    On Saturday 14 December 2002 16:35, elohn.frwlqicg@relay.tunkki.fi wrote:
    > All,
    >
    > Bear with me one more time with beginner's questions...
    >
    > I see I have to be root to use the "listen" app. Since listen has 755
    > permissions, why can I not run it as a normal user?

    Ass listen 'sniffs' the network devices, it need to run as root. I know - this
    is not really precise, so someone correct me.

    >
    > Also I see some apps have changed since the (excellent) AX25-Howto was
    > written (e.g. ttylinkd is new). Where's the best place to find new (if
    > there are any!) ham radio Linux software?

    Take a look at http://radio.linux.org.au

    >
    > Many thx all
    > 73 Michael VA3MVW
    >

    73, Luc, LX2GT

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