I successfully updated VARA HF and VARA FM on my Raspi 4b/73 Linux using Jason's YT video guide.? I was also able to successfully install Winlink Express and VARAC.? Both applications start.? I still must try them out on my rig once I get the Pi to my shack.? This inspired me.
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I took an old Lenovo laptop that was running Windows 10 and outfitted it with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.? For some unknown reason version 24.0x LTS would not install.? Oh well.? I then installed 73Linux.? I had to re-install Ubuntiu because I use a foreign language (German), and 73Linux cannot yet handle that.? So I re-installed with the (US) English version.? I then had to disable Wayland and enable the X11 graphic display.? Then, everything worked fine.? VARA and VARA HF installed without a hitch.? I then tried to install Winlink Express using the the procedure I used on the Pi.? The program actually installed.? It will however not start.? The mouse symbol rotates for a couple of minutes like it doe for any program that is starting, but then there is nothing.? My guess is that some program file(s) (dll?) may be missing in Winlink Express or Wine.? Does anyone have an idea what this may be?
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David
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