[Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi
Nr4c
nr4c at widomaker.com
Fri Dec 16 20:08:54 EST 2016
Ok. I missed the big NOT.
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...nr4c. bill
> On Dec 16, 2016, at 5:41 PM, Fred Jensen <k6dgw at foothill.net> wrote:
>
> 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
>
> - Northern California Contest Club
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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
>
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