[Elecraft] K$ Linux OS

[Niel Skousen]

Have you released the SBC board spec yet ?   Can we take a look at which board you all choose ??

Thanks Wayne

Niel
WA7SSA

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> On Oct 7, 2019, at 13:45, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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