[Elecraft] K$ Linux OS

[Wayne Burdick]

Correct, Tim. K4 in-box capabilities will supplement -- not replace -- the use of external computers. 

Given its horsepower, the K4 will have far more versatility than the K3/K3S when running both internal and external applications. 

73,
Wayne
N6KR


> On Oct 7, 2019, at 11:49 AM, Tim N9PUZ <tim.n9puz at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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