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 This package is for making a ircddb gateway based on Scott Lawson KI4LKF g2_ircddb gateway software.
 
-The only repeater device supported so far is a DVAP dongle (see http://www.dvapdongle.com). Plans are
+The only repeater device supported so far is a DVAP dongle (see http://www.dvapdongle.com). Plans are to also support a GMSK modem (as soon as I can get my hands on one).
-to also support a GMSK modem (as soon as I can get my hands on one).
 
-As configures, this software requires a Debian or Debian-based Linux OS and is specifically designed
+As configures, this software requires a Debian or Debian-based Linux OS and is specifically designed for a Raspberry Pi (http://raspberrypi.org) on Raspbian Liunx or a BeagleBone Black (http://beagleboard.org) running Debian Linux.
-for a Raspberry Pi (http://raspberrypi.org) on Raspbian Liunx or a BeagleBone Black
-(http://beagleboard.org) running Debian Linux.
 
-Building this package is easy. You clone this repository, execute a few commands, edit a few files and
+Creating a portable DVAP hotspot based on a Raspberry Pi or a BeagleBone Black that can connect to both DStar reflectors as well as XREF reflectors based on Scott Lawson KI4LKF software is easy.
-then insall it. Reboot and you are ready to go. For much more details, see BUILDING and CONFIGURING.
+
+Start with a Raspberry Pi with the latest Raspbian image (see http://raspberrypi.org) or a BeagleBone Black with the latest Debian image (see http://www.armhf.com). Scott's software will EASILY fit on the on-board memory of the BBB, but you will still need a uSD card to install the armhf.com Debian image to the on-board memory.
+
+You will need several packages to build Scott's gateway. The RasPi will probably have all or moste of these but it still doesn't hurt to be sure:
+
+sudo su
+apt-get update
+apt-get upgrade
+agt-get install make g++ unzip git
+
+and maybe a few more. Here is one of my favorites: "apt-get install avahi-daemon". Then you can "ssh <user>@<hostname>.local" instead of "ssh <user>$<ip address>.
+
+After you install all the required packages, the g2_ircddb gateway installation can begin. Go to your login home directory and (without root privileges) type:
+
+git clone git://github.com/ac2ie/g2_ircddb.git
+
+Then cd into the new g2_ircddb directory and review the BUILDING and CONFIGURING file for further instructions.
 
 Tom Early, ac2ie@arrl.net