[Elecraft] LINIX PCs and ham SW?

[Paul at N4LCD.com]

>         So, it appears that my other option is a Vista PC - and I have
>the same questions - what ham SW runs or doesn't run under Vista:
>logging programs, K2 rig control programs, SDR programs, EZNEC,
>transmission line programs, etc.?
>         Thanks.
>Bob W1SRB

Bob,

I'd avoid Vista even if you have to buy XP.

XP Service Pack 3 works pretty well (for a bloatware microsoft product).

I have to occasionally deal with Vista on clients' computers, and 
have no use for it.

The upgrade from XP isn't Vista.  It's ubuntu.

</rant>

Paul