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[blu] LED signs for linux.



mmarseglia wrote:
> Does anyone know about any linux software for an LED sign using the
> ALPHA protocol over a serial port?  I've come accross some scarce
> documentation.  There doesn't seem to be much interest in it.
> 
> I have an Adaptive 4160c, 2 line, tricolor LED sign that I would like
> to get working with Linux.  If anyone has a clue please drop me a
> note.  Thanks.

http://wls.wwco.com/ledsigns/ has a boat-load of info. My friend and I 
have a BetaBrite sign hooked his web page in which people can send us 
message. Our software was built upon Walt's protocol specs.

I'd include a link, but it's down due to a server move.

HTH

				~Ben

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