[Ham-Linux] Anyone using . . .

[jeff]

On Thu, 2005-08-11 at 21:56 -0500, Nate Bargmann wrote:
> I've long thought that
> what was needed to push Linux into the average ham's shack was one
> "killer app".  However, that app has proven to be elusive.

I'm not your average ham (or geek).  I tried linux just to see if I
could get it running.  Started around RH5.2 and managed to get it going
but didn't do too much.  Found Knoppix (live cd - boot and go), figured
out how to install to HD and haven't looked back.

It's not the killer app for me - it's the stability and independence
from the Redmond Menace.  I have a linux box at home and at work, right
next to the Win boxes I have to run.  I've noticed that I have all sorts
of problems with the Win boxes but I don't have to reboot linux.  Ever.

With the exception of (radio)scanner control software, I have everything
I need under linux.  Yes, it can be a bit daunting at times, and it's
clearly immature, but it's solid as a rock.  That alone should drive the
masses there.



> gets around to it (I'm not knocking those efforts--I just lack the
> required skillset to assist).

hear hear.


> I am currently in the middle of an A+ certification class my employer
> is putting me through.  

do you feel it's going to help you at work?

Or help you find a better job?  :)



> the average GPS using ham.

to be honest, I'm going to avoid this technology.  It tends to be a lot
more two-way than people realize.

I have a problem with APRS too.  I can't imagine why anyone would *want*
people to know where they are :)   (but whatever floats your boat)


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