[Elecraft] ANN: KComm 1.1 released [OT]

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

I think the problem with logbooks sharing a common table / column definition 
is that the proliferation of logbooks started before we had internet / quick 
ways to communicate these ideas. At least we have ADIF for interchange.

Many / most logbook authours are sick of the whole thing, trying to get us 
to agree to major structural changes and the testing and documentation 
required and all for free isn't going to happen, we would rather 'get a 
life' to be honest.

Some of the basic needs such as someone actually creating XML definitions 
for modes, bands and maintaining an up-to-date countries database hasn't 
happened, so don't expect a common database format this decade or next.

I agree about the open source community - but a lot of universities run this 
show, they have people and time and youth. By comparison there are 
relatively few ham radio software authours, mostly on the wrong side of 50 
with families and dogs and boats and things. I'm glad when I know what day 
of the week it is!

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

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From: "Brendan Minish" <ei6iz.brendan at gmail.com>
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> Simon, I don't see why it should be so hard for this to work in the area
> of ham radio software, Collaboration between developers mostly works
> very well in the Open source community.
>