[Elecraft] K$ Linux OS

[Tim N9PUZ]

I imagine they are referring to an embedded Linux distribution that will
control the radio and interface to the outside world. It could also be used
to add other features if they wanted to offer a compact "one box does it
all" option. Elecraft are pretty smart folks. I can't imagine that they
would do something that would preclude you from using an application you
already like.

Tim N9PUZ

On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 12:43 PM Josh Fiden <josh at voodoolab.com> wrote:

> Unless you’re operating portable with extreme equipment limitations, I
> can’t imagine why you’d want your radio’s computer to run contest logging
> software.
>
> I’ve always been a proponent of pick the application software first, then
> the OS that runs it. Not the other way around. I understand that with
> multiple applications this is a compromise, but it’s still a valid
> philosophy.
>
> 73,
> Josh W6XU
>
> Sent from my mobile device
>
> >
> >
> > "The K4 incorporates a powerful, fast-booting, Linux-based computing
> module.
> > This module manages the LCD and streaming I/O, including HDMI, Ethernet,
> > etc. But it is also a general-purpose computer that can accommodate
> future
> > in-box applications such as logging, external equipment control, even
> > advanced data modes. Elecraft will seek input from the user community
> > regarding such applications, then tailor them to the K4."
> >
> >
> >
> > I currently normally use N1MM Logger Plus or sometimes Wintest as my
> logging
> > program with my K3S.
> >
> > Which is the best contest Linux based logging program available or
> should I
> > be able to use N1MM under WINE?
> >
> >
>
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