[Ham-Computers] Re: Linux Apps for Hams [Was: Microsoft Vista in the news]

[kd4e]

"92Linux At last!! Non-Windows software. Steve Falco has translated 
92ware into C, for Red Hat Linux 7.1 or equivalent. Fixed a few quirks 
and added some much-needed diagnostics along the way. Source and 
executables are in the package."

Ken's Radio Scanner Page
<http://members.cox.net/kplotkin/scanner.htm>

> I wish someone would do scanner apps.  There are a ton for Win but 
> precious few for lin.
> 
> I've often wanted to put one together, but the sad fact is that I
> have almost zero programming experience.
> 
> It would be tremendous to be able to give back.  I know that it's
> done largely via sending commands to the serial (or usb?) port
> through a term program.
> 
> 
> Oh well.  Maybe down the road.
> 
> 
> 
> There's at least one complete ham linux distro.  I think it's
> available via the Hamsoft site.
> 
> 


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