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This
release supports this RPI3B+ to act as both WIFI Client and WIFI Access Point
simultaneously.
The idea
here is that the onboard WIFI acts as the interface towards your screen via a
VNC connection. This way your computer
can stay in your backpack. Yet you have
a full sized Linux computer at your possession via your Mobile Phone.
A WIFI
dongle can be inserted when needed and will be your WIFI client towards the
external world.
This
release supports:
1) Everything from Release 1
2) GPS receiver
A GPS receiver is required for Navigation, determining your position,
getting the exact time.
3) Land Navigation
For Navigation over land, by car, bicycle or by foot.
4) Printer support
Whenever you need to print something.
5) Bluetooth check
The BT connection has been checked for proper operation.
6) USB to RS232 adapter
For having a serial port on your RPI3B+
7) Putty, Minicom
Putty and Minicom are for serial, SSH, Telnet
communication and file transfer.
Imagine you are on the move and you need to cross a river. The only way
to close the bridge ahead of you is via an old VT100 terminal. Now you have the
means to do that.
8) Virus scanner
9) Malware checker
10) Meld
Meld helps you compare files, directories, and version controlled
projects. It provides two- and three-way comparison of both files and
directories, and has support for many popular version control systems
This
release supports:
1) Everything from Release 1 & Release
2
2) OpenCPN
In times of crisis it is likely no airplanes are available. You might
have to make your way home over sea. You better have your maps at hand.
3) Filezilla, in case you need to transfer files
In case the internet is still up and running and you really have to get
files over.
4) Pinta
Pinta is a free, open source program for drawing and
image editing.
5) Qbittorrent for torrent transfer
If you need to download a torrent.
6) Wireshark for Ethernet traffic snooping
Wireshark is the world’s foremost and widely-used
network protocol analyzer.
7) Alarm Clock
To alert you to wake up when you are out there
having lost sense of time.
8) Calibre, Okular, Evince
Different eBooks and document readers supporting
numerous set of different formats. There are many free documents on the internet
to download. Google for “free survival books” . Those
can be put on the external memory stick.
9) Gimp
GIMP is a cross-platform image editor.
10) Audacity
Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder.
11) VLC
VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and
framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs,
and various streaming protocols.
Moral is your number one enemy when in big trouble. Ability to play a
movie might just give you the energy to pull your group through.
12) Pidgin
Pidgin is an easy to use and free chat client used by millions. Connect
to AIM, Google Talk, ICQ, IRC, XMPP, and more chat networks all at once.
Pidgin provides you a means to contact anyone via the internet (if it is
still available).