Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Alternative Linux for EMC?

Thanks Paul,

It will be a while before I do anything. I would like to see the source code at some time. I'm interested in the g-code, and
bresenham implementations. I've tried some code on a PC, not cutting anything with it yet.

Best Regards,

Alan

Paul Corner wrote:

> Hi Alan.
>
> I've tried SuSE 6.1 and EMC - The RTL patch worked fine and compiled with zero
> errors. EMC on the other hand, kicked up a load of errors including a fatal
> compile error. SuSE and RH are not exactly the same Linux beast - slightly
> different versions, and SuSE will put an essential library in a different RPM
> to RH.
> Yast is a very nice install manager - better than the RH - but Yast2 is shiped
> with SuSE 6.3 (poss. 6.2) and later - Not to sure whether it will work with
> the latest release of EMC. The kernel patches work without trouble, but the
> last time I tried to compile EMC for 2.2.13 it had a few problems.
>
> Would suggest you stick with RH and follow Tim Goldstein's instuctions to the
> letter - You will end up with a running EMC/Linux box that way.
>
> Regards, Paul.
>
> On Tue, 27 Jun 2000, you wrote:
> > Hi to the list,
> >
> > Here's a mail from a friend up in Washington State who's up on Linux,
> > and starting on CNC. He's been trying to get me into Linux for several
> > years. Any comments? Will EMC like SuSE?
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Free, Unlimited Calls Anywhere!
> Conference in the whole family on the same call.
> Let the fights begin! Visit Firetalk.com - Click below.
> http://click.egroups.com/1/5476/4/_/423600/_/962404562/
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Welcome to CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@...,an unmoderated list for the discussion of shop built systems, for CAD, CAM, EDM, and DRO.
>
> Addresses:
> Post message: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com
> Subscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-subscribe@egroups.com
> Unsubscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-unsubscribe@egroups.com
> List owner: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-owner@egroups.com, wanliker@...
> Moderator: jmelson@... [Moderator]
> URL to this page: http://www.egroups.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO
> FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
> bill,
> List Manager