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Hi Grant Thanks for that, I am replying quickly now as if I put it off to do it properly it may not get done! > > + Inconsistency: A minor point, but that page refers to Linux, > GNU/Linux, Linux/GNU and GNU Linux. I agree > + LocoBuffer USB: It says that you may need to replace the ftdi_sio.ko > file, but it doesn't say where to put the downloaded file. Also note > that the kernel version number of the file being pointed to is > 2.6.22-14-generic... some kernel modules can be picky if they're being > loaded into a kernel that is different. I agree > > + Java: I am unsure whether Sun's JDK/JRE are available in Ubuntu > without enabling Universe and/or Multiverse. I will check > > + RxTx: The page linked to requires the user to have an account with > Yahoo Groups. Is there no other location for RxTx to be downloaded > from? Is it *really* necessary to have that specific version? > Libraries rarely seem to break backwards compatibility deliberately - > have you tried symlinking the *new* RxTx library files to the same name > as the *old* RxTx library file names? RxTx is the biggest problem, and I will carefully study what you have said. However using this old copy and then putting a link in works. The yahoo group is the JMRI group, they will probably not have found the install instructions if they did not belong. > > Would it be possible to write a small script that does all the relevant > parts automatically? Downloads the correct LocoBuffer file and puts it > in the right place (if needed); gets the correct RxTx (or symlinks with > the correct name, if that's what is needed); copies some files to the > appropriate place; etc? I must admit I am scared to do that, but yes, it should be the first step. There has been talk of making our own "Live" CD. (Or would it need to be a DVD, which is a problem as we are aiming at "Doorstop" PCs.) Perhaps however one could put it all in a tar ball? (Would still need Java)? Thanks again, I am checking now how I update my original. Peter L-J -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html