[Elecraft] LINIX PCs and ham SW?

[R. Kevin Stover]

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Hello Bob,

The software situation for Ham Radio in Linux vs Windows isn't very good
~  and it's not the fault of the OS. Linux is the superior operating
system. The problem is, with a few notable exceptions like Dave Freese
W1HKJ, not that many Hams are developing software for Linux. There is no
Visual Basic in Linux.

Getting the operating system installed and configured is actually easier
than windows and last time I did it took half the time XP required. I
run Linux most of the time but still do boot the Winders partition on
occasion.

I don't know of any exact Linux replacements for EZNEC, Power SDR and
your other design software. There are all sorts of logging, digital, and
rig control programs out there for Linux.

For general office, email, web surfing, multimedia, Linux is nose to
nose with windows.

BTW, actually having to compile programs from source, if on the RARE
occasion that you have to do it, is usually three CLI commands.

./configure
make
make install

I've been using Linux since the days when not all 1.44 floppy drives
(super drives) and most CD drives (Sony clones) weren't compatible and
took some fancy footwork to make functional. The difference between then
and now is amazing.



Solosko, Robert B (Bob) wrote:
| Hi Folks,
|
| 	I'm considering buying an inexpensive LINIX PC (i.e., ASUS eee)
| to be dedicated to my station - my primary uses would be logging, rig
| control and as a panadapter. Other uses would be running design
| programs, e.g. EZNEC, TL-details, and general word processing,
| spreadsheet, e-mail and web browsing.
|
| 	What is the availability of ham SW for these applications that
| will run under LINIX? Will any of the SRD programs that can be used for
| panadapter purposes run under LINIX? What about sound card capability
| and audio input and output? Will EZNEC, etc. ruin under LINIX?
|
| 	Thanks.
|
| Bob W1SRB

R. Kevin Stover, ACØH
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