[SixClub] Client Software for Radio E-mail Users | Winlink 2000

[K8RI on six]

On 6/18/2011 4:59 PM, doc at kd4e.com wrote:
> As I recall Winlink depends upon the installation of a
> Microsoft version of windows that is proprietary - which
> means it is worthless for Hams who run Apple or Linux.
Anything which runs on Windows or Apple computers is depending on a 
proprietary system.  WinLink (IIRC) also depends on a windows component 
which is also proprietary.  So, if it's going to run on Windows or an 
Apple it will involve proprietary software that has to be written for 
the specific Operating System (OS)

Although LINUX is not proprietary and is open source, it may not run on 
all flavors of LINUX without being recompiled.  However if a Ham is 
running LINUX of one flavor or another they are *probably* capable of 
recompiling the source code (which is required to be available).

73

Roger (K8RI)

> I agree that we need redundant-layers of communication
> networks in cases of disaster, but I don't think stuffing
> the solution inside of a proprietary Microsoft 'box' is a
> wise choice - it was merely convenient for the developers.
>
> Note here that they are now cooperating with APRS, which is
> non-proprietary:  http://www.winlink.org/node/2
>
>> http://www.winlink.org/ClientSoftware
>>
>> I dont know if this will go through or not.   but some of you might
>> want to lookinnto this program, its really kinda neat,
>>
>> its NOT 6 meters but it is about  emergency preparedness.
>> something we should all be thinking about.
>>
>> Joey