[WIham] Hamshack Hack Released

[John Palese]

Anything similar available for a Mac?


On May 8, 2005, at 6:46 PM, Harv Nelson wrote:

> Per your request for traffic ...
>
> Hamshack Hack is a 're-master' of the KNOPPIX Linux distribution made
> especially  for Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) who have no prior
> experience with Linux. It provides a complete Operating System (OS),
> software for the hobby, web, and word tasks. All contained in an .iso
> file ready to burn to CD.
>
> FREE downloads and instructions are available at:
>
> http://hamshack-hack.sourceforge.net/
>
> Download the .iso image file and burn it to a CD and  it becomes a
> 'Live CD' system.
>
> Put the CD in the drive and re-boot your machine and you'll boot up
> with a fully functional Linux system.  Your usual operating system
> will remain on your hard drive and all its files will be accessable
> but untouched until you say so, Linux will be running the show.  When
> you quit and reboot, the Linux system will 'vaporize' and you'll be
> back with your regular system from your hard drive.
>
> The CD contains a wide and varied selection of Ham software ...
> everything from PSK, RTTY, Packet, MFSK, and SSTV, to programs for
> weak signal, aurora, and moon bounce.  There are programs for the
> International Beacon Project and APRS.  XLog and the XDx dx-cluster
> terminal.  Even a Smith Chart computer and EchoLink.
>
> In addition to the Ham software, there are web browsers, several text
> editors, AbiWord for word processing, the GNUmeric spreadsheet, and
> gLables for making QSL card or mailing lables.
>
> If you've been wondering about all the Linux 'chatter' lately, here's
> a chance to find out whats happening with that 'other OS'.  And, no
> need to install it ... just re-boot your machine.
>
> LINUX! Not just for Guru's anymore!
>
> Harv, AI9NL
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