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

[doc at kd4e.com]

I wrote carelessly - my intent was to say that authors of
disaster/emergency-related apps should *always* write them
an platform-independent.

Proprietary apps are less-valuable when they demand specific
operating systems and in some cases even specific hardware.

Diverse-distribution and layered-redundancy is the best way to
be sure that the network will remain intact under difficult
circumstances.

> 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
>
>
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