[Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi

[Fred Jensen]

Precisely.  Open source software has its place in situations where the 
participants are technically qualified.  However, I can't imagine 
Elecraft tech support attempting to field the multitude of problems 
reported from multiple platforms, coded by others, many who are anonymous.

I still don't understand the reference to "Elecraft controlling my 
radio."  The Elecraft utilities are convenient interfaces into all the 
things I can configure with my Elecraft radios.  The utility does 
nothing unless I tell it to, and what I tell it is between me and my radios.

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Sparks NV DM09dn

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On 12/16/2016 2:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Bill,
>
> I think there is a big "NOT" missing from your post.
> How could Elecraft control and provide support for code of each user's
> 'invention'.
> Elecraft support has enough problems with support for the major OS
> platforms and users who have trouble using those OS platforms - for
> instance needing Elecraft support to help them with downloading and
> installing the Utility programs and help in downloading firmware.  Yes,
> it happens.
>
> With open source, it would be chaotic for users who are not "computer
> smart" and not conversant with computer lingo.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR