[Elecraft] K3: Linux and HRD not on speaking terms

[Bill W2BLC]

Gotta luv the K-Line, but I just cannot make the change to Linux due to 
the lack of a K3 rig control program that will operate under Linux. I 
have been playing with various distros and have pretty much settled on 
Linux Mint 13 Maya. It does everything I routinely need except: It will 
not run HRD under Wine.

I get the program to load, however I cannot get Wine to recognize the 
USB port serial converter. Linux says it is there - Wine knows nothing 
of it. Hence, HRD has no means to communicate with the K3. Has anyone 
found a way to run HRD (old version only used for rig control) under 
Wine on Linux? I have not gone to the dark side of virtual anything and 
would prefer not to.

It may be that I will set up the K3 on its own dedicated Winners 
computer and the desk computer for everything else on Linux. Easier, but 
where's the challenge?

Suggestions or direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Bill K-Line