[Elecraft] OT Linux for Elecraft K3 use - Which Distribution to use?

[Alan D. Wilcox]

Jeff,
I've been on-and-off Linux for years, and I'm convinced the Apple Mac 
OS-X is the most robust computing solution for no-hassle daily 
operations. I gave up on Windows, although I have Win-7 running 
successfully as a Virtual Machine on my Mac Pro.

See http://wilcoxengineering.com/projects/amateur-projects/44-psk31-k2 
... shows how my MacBook Pro runs with my K2. I don't happen to do much 
with logging programs, but even that small laptop is up to a lot of 
activity.

There's a lot of ham software available for the Mac. If I must run a 
Windows application, I do it in the Win-7 VM.

Best 73, Alan

Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40)
570-321-1516
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On 6/2/11 7:35 AM, Jeff Cochrane wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> I would like some advice please, from the Linux / Wine users amongst us.
>
> Question: Which Linux distribution to use and why?
> My reason for asking is the impending demise in support for Win XP from
> Microsoft and my lack of trust in Windows 7 (Or any other version of Windows
> for that matter) to do what I want, when I want it to. :-)
>
> I have some experience with Linux and Unix both (From operating an IRLP node
> + other stuff earlier on in my career) but with so many distributions
> available nowadays, it's a bit daunting.
>
> What I want to be able to do is to run a logging program, update&  control
> my K3 and do other general around the shack work.
> The computers are not what you would call 'powerhouses', they are an Intel
> 466MHz Celeron powered Toshiba laptop&  an Intel Atom powered netbook.
> Hopefully I can get some useful advice on the list from those of you "in the
> know"
>
> Thanks to all in advance for your replies,
>
> Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF
>