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Re: Best Linux for Ham Radio


Robert S Jenkins, KG4KGL
 

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On Jul 9, 2024, at 20:00, David Ranch, KI6ZHD via groups.io <linuxham-fld@...> wrote:

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I would argue that the path of least resistance to be able to run the newest and greatest would be anything Ubuntu based be it the real Ubuntu, or re-spins like Linux Mint, etc.?? I state this because there are programs that are either not current or outright NOT available via the distro's native "program download" tool but pre-built .deb packages are available to download from the program's website.? For example:

?? wsjt-x :


A distant second might be Raspberry Pi OS and then maybe Fedora.? After that, all other Linux distros are fine but you'll be on your own to compile things yourself if you want the news and greatest.

--David
KI6ZHD

This might be true of some rare distro(s), but not true for most major distros.?

Robert?
KG4KGL

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